From another thread:
In addition The UK also has the VAT (sales tax) of 20%
In the US - there is no federal sales tax - but States/commonwealths have their own
Those statewide rates range from 0% to 9.5%
State and Local Sales Tax Rates, 2020
In the USA - a married couple do not pay any tax on the first 24,000 dollars.
That amount would be increased if you have minor children.
There are other exemptions and ect...
(Note: the US tax code is 70,00 + pages long!)
Also as a point of reference:
$ 1 = £ 0.737
£ 1 = $ 1.35
Taxes in the UK
Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by Salty, Jan 18, 2021.
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SavedByGrace Well-Known Member
Looks like you guys have a better deal on taxation.
Paid holidays by US employers is 10 days per year. In the UK it is about 20. In the civil service where I used to work, it was 7 weeks!
The USA is the worlds largest economy, and also the highest debt.
5 Countries That Own the Most U.S. Debt -
Ten days for Holidays - well, maybe the Federal govt
but not all employers!
Usually:
New Years Day
Memorial Day (May)
Independence Day (4 Jul)
Labor Day (Sep)
Thanksgiving Day (Nov)
Christmas
Opitional days that might be given:
King day (Jan)
Presidents Day (Feb)
Second Easter ( North Carolina)
Columbus Day (Oct)
Veterans Day (Nov) -
SavedByGrace Well-Known Member