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