Taxation in the USA Taxes occupy an important

Taxation in the USA Taxes occupy an important place in the lives of Americans . The famous saying - " There are two things that can not be avoided in life : death and taxes " - was born in the USA.

Who pays the tax ? Everyone US must himself answer for themselves: every year on their own to file tax returns and pay taxes .

Unfortunately, if you are a citizen , for example , Uganda - you will have to pay taxes in the United States ( on the income received in the United States ) and at home (in their entire annual income ) .

Who collects the tax? All tax matters in the US is engaged in service of the federal IRS (Internal Revenue Service). They have on site and have all the documents and forms and explanations .

If you have a case of the complex - you way to the office of a tax consultant . If you have a case of easier - you can make a declaration themselves , or ( at times easier ) to use for this third-party sites such as TurboTax and TaxACT.

HOW served TAX RETURN ? I served it at the beginning of each year , starting from 1 January , and the deadline - 15 April .

LEVELS OF TAXES You should know that the US taxes are divided into three levels : Federal (they pay all US residents ) State taxes ( paid by residents of a particular state ) and local taxes (various additional taxes imposed by the local government districts and cities)

Say you're a bachelor living alone , your salary is $ 75,000 and you do not have any special deductions , your federal income tax with the salary will be approximately 18 % . FEDERAL INCOME TAX If you work for an employer , he may pay the tax for you , giving you already net salary. If you work for yourself - you 'll have to pay this tax at the end of the year

STATE INCOME TAX Each state is different , this tax : Somewhere it is missing ( in 8 states, including Texas ) . Somewhere it is fixed and where a progressive. That US map with state tax rates for the year 2013:

SOCIAL SECURITY TAX This tax allows the federal pension program and a program for the payment of assistance to the disabled and the unemployed 4.2 % of the wage rate MEDICARE This is a federal program available medical care is 1.45 % . Exactly the same weight - 1.45 % - pays taxes and employer .

Here is a map to the property taxes in different states :

Sales Tax by state is as follows: