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Taiwan vs United States
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό Taiwan
vs
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Tax Year:

πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
5–40%
Stable system; cross-strait tax issues remain complex
No change
10–37%
TCJA provisions extended; no sunset
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
5%
5% maintained; one of world's lowest VAT rates
No change
0–11%
No federal sales tax; state avg ~6–9%
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
20%
20% maintained; Pillar Two compliance
No change
21%
Federal flat; proposals to raise to 28% stalled
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0%
No CGT on securities; land value tax on property
No change
0–20%
+ 3.8% NIIT; thresholds inflation-adjusted
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~31%
NHI funding adequacy review; labor insurance adjustments
No change
~15.3%
SS wage base ~$180,000 est. 2026
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό Taiwan β€” Municipal & County Tax Levies

Taiwan's 6 special municipalities (including Taipei, New Taipei, Kaohsiung), 3 cities, and 13 counties each levy local taxes including land value tax (1%–5.5% of announced land value), house tax (1.5%–3.6% on residential; 3%–5% commercial), and vehicle license tax. Land Value Increment Tax (LVIT) on land price gains is a major revenue source. The National Taxation Bureau administers national income and business taxes.

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.

Taiwan vs United States: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό Taiwan has a higher top income tax rate (5–40% vs 10–37%). πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States is more favourable for high earners.

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

🏒 Corporate Tax: πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό Taiwan offers a lower corporate rate (20% vs 21%), which can influence business location decisions.

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό Taiwan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 20%), benefiting investors.

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