15 Countries with the Highest Tax Rates

France has some of the highest tax rates in the world, with a whopping 43% top marginal rate.

France

Sapin taxes the worldwide income of its tax residents at a top marginal rate of 47%.

Spain

Ireland taxes its tax residents at a progressive rate that can go as high as 40%.

Ireland

Portuguese taxes can go as high as 48%. However, you can apply for their excellent Non-Habitual Residence program to reduce your tax bill drastically.

Portugal

The Netherlands has a top marginal income tax rate of 49% for people under the age of 65 on all incomes over €66,000.

The Netherlands

50% - that's the top marginal tax rate in Slovenia. Talk about a hefty tax bill.

Slovenia

Similar to Slovenia, Israel also has a top marginal tax rate of 50%.

Israel

Belgium, one of the most developed countries in the world, also has a top marginal tax rate of 50%.

Belgium

With a 52% top marginal tax rate, Aruba has one of the highest tax rates in the Caribbean.

Aruba

Sweden imposes a 52% tax rate (20% national income tax + 32% municipal tax) on income over SEK 613,900.

Sweden

At a top marginal rate of 55%, Austria has one of the highest tax rates in the world.

Austria

Denmark has a top marginal tax rate of 52.07%. Despite that, Danish people are some of the happiest people in the world.

Denmark

The top marginal tax rate in Japan is 45%. However, you must also add a 2.1% surtax and a flat 10% local inhabitant tax to calculate your total income tax liability.

Japan

Tax rates in Finland can go over 56%. Finland also has one of the highest capital gains taxes.

Finland

Tax residents of the Ivory Coast can be subjected to an income tax rate as high as 60%.

Ivory Coast

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