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comparing tax in luxembourg with united states

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LuxembourgUnited StatesDifference in United States
Gross Income 35,098.68 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP 38,150.94 USD / 30,000.00 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Tax Due 9,219.38 EUR / 7,880.11 GBP 5,862.66 USD / 4,610.10 GBP - 3,270.01 GBP
Net Income 25,879.30 EUR / 22,119.89 GBP 32,288.28 USD / 25,389.90 GBP + 3,270.01 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 26.3 % 15.4 % - 10.90 %.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.854733 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 USD = 0.78635022 GBP.

In Luxembourg, an income of 35,098.68 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 24,000.00 EUR / 20,513.59 GBP and less than the country's average income of 55,000.00 EUR / 47,010.32 GBP.

In United States, an income of 38,150.94 USD / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 24,694.00 USD / 19,418.13 GBP and less than the country's average income of 60,000.00 USD / 47,181.01 GBP.

Here are how much some common purchases cost in Luxembourg vs United States:

LuxembourgUnited StatesDifference in United States
Water Bottle (1.5L) 1.10 EUR / 0.94 GBP 1.75 USD / 1.38 GBP + 0.44 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L) 1.30 EUR / 1.11 GBP 0.82 USD / 0.64 GBP - 0.47 GBP
Pint of Beer 5.00 EUR / 4.27 GBP 4.00 USD / 3.15 GBP - 1.12 GBP
Bread (500g) 1.94 EUR / 1.66 GBP 2.58 USD / 2.03 GBP + 0.37 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 11.56 EUR / 9.88 GBP 8.48 USD / 6.67 GBP - 3.21 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 5.45 EUR / 4.66 GBP 3.27 USD / 2.57 GBP - 2.09 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent 21,545.00 EUR / 18,415.22 GBP 21,845.00 USD / 17,177.82 GBP - 1,237.40 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly 48.77 EUR / 41.69 GBP 62.44 USD / 49.10 GBP + 7.41 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 1,409.62 EUR / 1,204.85 GBP 1,261.46 USD / 991.95 GBP - 212.90 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 282,333.45 EUR / 241,319.72 GBP 89,561.15 USD / 70,426.43 GBP - 170,893.29 GBP

Part of Europe, Luxembourg covers an area of 2,590 square kilometers.

Luxembourg has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 58.74 ($ Billion) from a population of 584,103.

A progressive tax system spread across 23 bands! - from 0% to 42%.

Single employed people are put in the tax class '1' and receive 11,265 EUR as a zero rated tax band.

Before calculating tax, certain deductions can be applied.

All employees have a standard minimum tax deductible expense of 540 EUR for work-related expenses.

Luxembourg allow costs incurred travelling to and from work as a tax deductible expense - up to 2,574 EUR annually!

Tax bands are as follow:

Below 11265 EUR - 0%

Between 11265 EUR and 13137 EUR - 8%.

Between 13137 EUR and 15009 EUR - 9%.

Between 15009 EUR and 16881 EUR - 10%.

Between 16881 EUR and 18753 EUR - 11%.

Between 18753 EUR and 20625 EUR - 12%.

Between 20625 EUR and 22569 EUR - 14%.

Between 22569 EUR and 24513 EUR - 16%.

Between 24513 EUR and 26457 EUR - 18%.

Between 26457 EUR and 28401 EUR - 20%.

Between 28401 EUR and 30345 EUR - 22%.

Between 30345 EUR and 32289 EUR - 24%.

Between 32289 EUR and 34233 EUR - 26%.

Between 34233 EUR and 36177 EUR - 28%.

Between 36177 EUR and 38121 EUR - 30%.

Between 38121 EUR and 40065 EUR - 32%.

Between 40065 EUR and 42009 EUR - 34%.

Between 42009 EUR and 43953 EUR - 36%.

Between 43953 EUR and 45897 EUR - 38%.

Between 45897 EUR and 100002 EUR - 39%.

Between 100002 EUR and 150000 EUR - 40%.

Between 150000 EUR and 200004 EUR - 41%.

Above 200004 EUR - 42%.

A solidarity surcharge is applied for employed people equivalent to 7% of income (up to 150,000 EUR) and 9% (over 150,000 EUR).

Social contributions equate to (8% toward pension, 3.05% toward health capped to 115,000 EUR of income) plus (1.4% of income after 5,769 EUR toward welfare).

Source: http://www.impotsdirects.public.lu/fr.html

Source: XE.com (Currency Conversion).

Source: SalaryExplorer.com (Averages from average salaries in major job categories).

Source: Numbeo.com (Cost of living).

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Part of North America, United States covers an area of 9,144,930 square kilometers.

United States has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 18,561.93 ($ Billion) from a population of 326,474,013.

A progressive tax system spread over 7 bands ranging from 0% to 37%.

2019 Tax bands are as follow:

Below 9700 USD - 10%

Between 9700 USD and 39475 USD - 12%.

Between 39475 USD and 84200 USD - 22%.

Between 84200 USD and 160725 USD - 24%.

Between 160725 USD and 204100 USD - 32%.

Between 204100 USD and 510300 USD - 35%.

Above 510300 USD - 37%.

The standard single person's deduction is 12,200 USD and the personal exemption is now 0 USD (2019). The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 reduced personal exemptions to zero for tax years 2018 through 2025.

The PEP provision (personal exemption phaseout) tapers the personal exemption when income is over 261,500 USD. 2% reduction for every 2,500 USD over the limit.

Social security tax is 6.2% on up to 132,900 USD of gross income (2019).

Medicare hospital insurance tax is 1.45% of all gross income - increased to 2.35% on income over 200,000 USD (single person).

Source: https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/tax-code-regulations-and-official-guidance.

Source: XE.com (Currency Conversion).

Source: SalaryExplorer.com (Averages from average salaries in major job categories).

Source: Numbeo.com (Cost of living).

Help

This calculator allows you to calculate income taxes and social contributions equivalent for Luxembourg and United States and allow comparison between both. You can choose the preferred currency for the input amounts and displayed calculation. For example: If you choose GBP as your preferred currency, then the income entered will be converted to Luxembourg's and United States's native currencies for the calculation so that correct income equivalent is used. The results will then be shown in the native currencies and GBP.

How we compare world taxes

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We look at each country's taxation for employed people, as well as things like medical care which are part of social contributions for some countries or require mandatory purchase of health insurance.

Combining this information lets us calculate taxes for each of the 16 countries and then do not only a taxation comparison but also a comparison of buying power based upon commonly purchased items.

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