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Slovakia vs United States
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Slovakia
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
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πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
19–25%
Rates stable; fiscal consolidation ongoing
No change
10–37%
TCJA provisions extended; no sunset
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
5–20%
New 5% super-reduced rate phasing in
No change
0–11%
No federal sales tax; state avg ~6–9%
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
15–21%
21% large; 15% small; Pillar Two compliance
No change
21%
Federal flat; proposals to raise to 28% stalled
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
19–25%
As income; no separate CGT
No change
0–20%
+ 3.8% NIIT; thresholds inflation-adjusted
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~48.6%
Highest in EU; reform pressure
No change
~15.3%
SS wage base ~$180,000 est. 2026
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Slovakia β€” Municipal Property & Business Taxes

Slovakia's 79 districts and 2,927 municipalities have limited taxing powers. Municipalities set property tax (daň z nehnuteľností) within nationally defined limits and may apply local coefficients. Commercial property tax in Bratislava is higher than rural areas. Vehicle tax is set regionally. A local fee for municipal waste applies. Slovakia uses a progressive income tax system since abandoning its flat 19% rate in 2013. The 15% CIT rate for SMEs is one of the EU's most competitive.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States β€” State & Local Taxes

The U.S. has 50 states each setting their own income tax (0%–13.3%). California tops at 13.3%, while Texas, Florida, and Nevada levy no state income tax. NYC adds its own income tax (up to 3.876%). Sales taxes vary from 0% (Oregon) to over 11% combined. Property taxes are primarily local. Some states like Washington have introduced capital gains levies.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Rates shown are standard top/headline rates for informational purposes. Actual tax liability depends on income level, residency, deductions, and tax treaties. 2025–2026 data reflects announced or enacted rates and may be subject to change. Not financial or legal advice.

Slovakia vs United States: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States has a higher top income tax rate (19–25% vs 10–37%). πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Slovakia is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Slovakia has a higher consumption tax (5–20% vs 0–11%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (15–21% vs 21%).

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20% vs 25%), benefiting investors.

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