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Sweden's income tax system

Sweden uses a two-layer income tax system with progressive taxation of labor income and a flat rate for capital income, resulting in high marginal rates for high earners.

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Jan 28, 2026
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How does Sweden's income tax system compare to other Nordic countries?

’s income tax system sits firmly within the Nordic pattern of high personal taxation used to finance expansive public services, but it is neither identical to nor the most heavily taxed of its neighbo...

Jan 24, 2026
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How did Sweden finance its welfare programs and how did taxation change by 1990?

built its cradle‑to‑grave welfare model primarily on high, broad-based taxation and payroll/social contributions that funded large public services and universal transfers, producing a very large publi...

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