A comparison of tax rates by countries is difficult and somewhat subjective, as tax laws in most countries are extremely complex and the tax burden falls differently on different groups in each country and sub-national unit. read more
States. The USA has never introduced a full federal sales tax system to replace the state systems. The States defend their rights to do as they please, like mini countries. As in Australia, the states began as independent colonies with their own governments and constitutions, not as part of a single country. read more