Tax Guides & Insights

Expert guides on international taxes, bracket strategies, and take-home pay optimization — all grounded in official government data.

How Tax Brackets Actually Work — A Visual Guide

Most people misunderstand tax brackets. Learn how progressive taxation works with clear examples and visual breakdowns.

Americans think they pay less tax than Europeans. The reality is more nuanced when you factor in healthcare, social security, and deductions.

Thinking about relocating for work? Here is how your tax burden changes when moving between the US, UK, Germany, Spain, and France.

We compare effective tax rates across 5 countries at multiple income levels to find which countries truly tax the most — with cited government data.

How much do you actually keep from a $100,000 salary in each country? We calculate net income after all taxes and social contributions.

Income tax is only part of the picture. Learn about Social Security, National Insurance, CSG, and other mandatory contributions that reduce your pay.

Put the knowledge to use. Calculate your exact tax burden with our free calculator.

18 source documents from IRS, OECD & governments

Deterministic math — never AI-generated numbers

Updated for 2026 tax year