My error. You are correct. However, the total tax rate is less, and there are no income taxes that are not progressive (social security is non-progressive bec

My error. You are correct. However, the total tax rate is less, and there are no income taxes that are not progressive (social security is non-progressive because of the tax cap in the US). But more to the point the taxes are easier to fill out, and payment terms are a lot easier than in the US. If you have ever been self-employed and struggled with taxes because of sudden business increases partway through the year, you will know what I mean......