Slovakia vs United States
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
Enter your income to see your estimated annual tax liability in each country β side by side.
πΈπ° Slovakia β Municipal Property & Business Taxes
Slovakia's 79 districts and 2,927 municipalities have limited taxing powers. Municipalities set property tax (daΕ z nehnuteΔΎnostΓ) 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.
πΊπΈ United States β State & Local Taxes
The U.S. has 50 states each setting their own income tax (0%β13.3%). 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.
Slovakia vs United States: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΊπΈ United States has a higher top income tax rate (19β25% vs 10β37%). πΈπ° Slovakia is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Slovakia has a higher consumption tax (5β20% vs 0β11%).
π’ Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (15β21% vs 21%).
π Capital Gains: πΊπΈ United States taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20% vs 25%), benefiting investors.