🇯🇵 Japan vs United States 🇺🇸
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between Japan and United States.
| Metric | 🇯🇵 Japan | 🇺🇸 United States |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 45% | 37% |
| Social contributions | 14.6% | 7.7% |
| Standard VAT | 10% | — |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 79.7% | 85.5% |
| Public holidays | 9 | 5 |