Syria vs United States
Tax Rate Comparison
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πΈπΎ Syria β Syria Tax System
Syria's tax system is severely fragmented by civil war (since 2011). The Assad government controls western Syria and maintains a nominal tax system; Kurdish authorities (AANES) control northeast Syria with separate taxation; Islamist factions control Idlib. Income tax nominally goes up to 22%. VAT is 10%. International sanctions (US, EU) limit economic activity. Infrastructure destruction and displacement have decimated the tax base. Reconstruction costs are estimated at $400 billion+.
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.
Syria vs United States: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΊπΈ United States has a higher top income tax rate (0β22% vs 10β37%). πΈπΎ Syria is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: United States has a higher consumption tax (10% vs 0β11%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΊπΈ United States offers a lower corporate rate (21% vs 28%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΊπΈ United States taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20% vs 22%), benefiting investors.