Capital Gains Tax Rates in Europe, 2026
The 2026 capital‑gains tax map shows a highly fragmented European regime, with top marginal rates ranging from 0 % to 42 %. Denmark imposes the steepest 42 % levy, while nine jurisdictions—including Cyprus, Switzerland and Turkey—continue to exempt long‑held listed shares. Recent policy shifts see Belgium introducing a 10 % tax on share sales in 2026 and the Czech Republic reverting to a 0 % rate. The average top marginal rate across the covered countries is 16.7 %, well below the United States’ combined 28.7 % rate.
Beyond Filing: Why Taxes Matter More Than You Think
TaxEDU is launching a free webinar to kick off Financial Literacy Month, focusing on tax filing, refunds, and the broader impact of taxes on personal finances. The session will also break down recent changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Zoe...
Side-by-Side Implementation Is a Good Start, but It’s Just the Beginning
EU member states are beginning to enact the G7 side‑by‑side agreement that places the United States’ tax carve‑out on equal footing with the OECD global minimum tax framework. The move translates a political commitment into national legislation, offering the first...
Ohio Expensing Conformity Will Boost Innovation and Competitiveness
Ohio’s Senate Bill 9, pending Governor DeWine’s signature, will update the state’s static conformity date to align with federal tax changes enacted after March 7, 2025, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s restoration of immediate first‑year expensing for research and experimentation (R&E) under Section 174. Because...
2025 European Tax Policy Scorecard
The Tax Foundation released its 2025 European Tax Policy Scorecard, ranking EU and select non‑EU European economies on tax competitiveness and neutrality. Estonia tops the list thanks to a 22% corporate tax on distributed profits, a flat 22% personal income...
US Taxpayers to See a Nearly $2,300 Average Tax Cut in 2026 Under the Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted in July 2025, makes the individual‑tax provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent and adds new deductions for tipped and overtime income, an expanded child tax credit, and lasting...
Tax Treatment of the Pass-Through Business Sector: A Primer
The U.S. pass‑through business sector—partnerships, S corporations and sole proprietorships—now employs most private‑sector workers and accounts for roughly half of business income. Its growth stems from long‑standing tax advantages, especially the Section 199A deduction that lowers effective rates compared with C...