If you’re paying 45–60% in tax… you’re doing it wrong. Most people don’t realize how aggressive some countries are when it comes to taking your money. Governments talk about “fair share” but when half your income is gone, what’s left to build real wealth? nomadcapitalist.com/finance/countries-with-the-hig…
Here’s just a sample of where taxes hit hardest in 2025:
France – Up to 45% income tax, plus high social contributions. Sweden – 52.3% combined income tax, even with generous public services. Denmark – Up to 55.9%, highest in the EU. Austria – 55% top rate… and that’s before social security and capital gains. Belgium – 50% income tax on surprisingly modest earnings. Israel – 50% top marginal rate for high earners.
And that’s just the beginning.
Some of these countries look great on paper until you run the numbers. And if you're a U.S. citizen, you’re taxed no matter where you live, unless you take serious action. There are 17 countries on the full "tax hazards" list.
If you’re planning to move or even thinking about it you need to know if your target country is on it. Where you live determines what you keep. And keeping more is the first step to building freedom.
Nomad Capitalist
If you’re paying 45–60% in tax… you’re doing it wrong.
Most people don’t realize how aggressive some countries are when it comes to taking your money.
Governments talk about “fair share” but when half your income is gone, what’s left to build real wealth?
nomadcapitalist.com/finance/countries-with-the-hig…
Here’s just a sample of where taxes hit hardest in 2025:
France – Up to 45% income tax, plus high social contributions.
Sweden – 52.3% combined income tax, even with generous public services.
Denmark – Up to 55.9%, highest in the EU.
Austria – 55% top rate… and that’s before social security and capital gains.
Belgium – 50% income tax on surprisingly modest earnings.
Israel – 50% top marginal rate for high earners.
And that’s just the beginning.
Some of these countries look great on paper until you run the numbers.
And if you're a U.S. citizen, you’re taxed no matter where you live, unless you take serious action.
There are 17 countries on the full "tax hazards" list.
If you’re planning to move or even thinking about it you need to know if your target country is on it.
Where you live determines what you keep.
And keeping more is the first step to building freedom.
CHECK THE FULL HIGH-TAX COUNTRY LIST HERE
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