Yes, 55% is the top of the tax progression. People on B-kort still get their deductions (Just paid back after the fiscal year is done). You pay the 55% on: 1

Yes, 55% is the top of the tax progression. People on B-kort still get their deductions (Just paid back after the fiscal year is done). You pay the 55% on: 1. salary earned on the top of the progressions hierarchy 2. When you work anonymously (Ie. you need a CPR number to get you deductions) At a salary of ~150k USD (DKK 1m) you would pay 40% in tax - not too far away from NY or SF.