Country tax profile · 2026
United States income tax
How United States taxes income
United States taxes personal income at rates up to 37%. Worldwide taxation by citizenship; you file with the IRS even while living abroad (FEIE around USD 130k only if you live outside the country).
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for United States and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
United States income tax brackets (2026)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to 11,925 USD | 10% |
| up to 48,475 USD | 12% |
| up to 103,350 USD | 22% |
| up to 197,300 USD | 24% |
| up to 250,525 USD | 32% |
| up to 626,350 USD | 35% |
| over the top bracket | 37% |
National brackets; local or regional surcharges may apply on top.
How United States's income tax compares
United States's top income tax of 37% is the 50th highest of the 197 countries we track, against a global average of 27.9% and a North America average of 23.5%.
Countries with a similar income tax
Mali (37%) · Morocco (37%) · Ecuador (37%) · Namibia (37%) · Zambia (37%) · Cameroon (38%)
Who is a tax resident of United States?
Citizenship-based worldwide taxation (unique). Also: green-card holders and Substantial Presence Test (183-day weighted formula).
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What is the income tax rate in United States?
United States taxes personal income at rates up to 37%. Worldwide taxation by citizenship; you file with the IRS even while living abroad (FEIE around USD 130k only if you live outside the country).