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Turkey vs United States: tax comparison for expats & nomads

A sourced head-to-head on Turkey and United States: tax-residency rules, income tax rates, special regimes and nomad visas, side by side. Income tax only, not tax advice.

Effective income tax by income

An effective-rate comparison for this pair isn’t available yet (one country’s full bracket table is still being verified). The sourced fact comparison below still applies — and the interactive tool covers every modelled country.

Turkey vs United States, side by side

 TurkeyUnited States
Top income tax rate40%Revenue Administration (GIB), Income Tax Tariff 2026“5.300.000 TL'den fazlasının 5.300.000 TL'si için 1.737.500 TL (ücret gelirlerinde 5.300.000 TL'den fazlasının 5.300.000 TL'si için 1.697.500 TL), fazlası % 40”View source · accessed 2026-10-2437%PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries“For individuals, the top federal income tax rate for 2025 is 37%, except for long-term capital gains and qualified dividends”View source · accessed 2026-08-20
Tax-residency day threshold—183 daysInternal Revenue Service (IRS)“You will be considered a United States resident for tax purposes if you meet the substantial presence test for the calendar year. To meet this test, you must be physically present in the United States (U.S.) on at least:”View source · accessed 2026-08-20
Signature tax regime[source]Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Directorate General of International Labour Force“Turquoise Card is granted with a provisional period of first three years as a transition period.”View source · accessed 2026-10-24Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: USD 132,900 / yearInternal Revenue Service (IRS)“For tax year 2026, the foreign earned income exclusion is $132,900 up from $130,000 for tax year 2025.”View source · accessed 2026-08-20
Digital nomad visaYes — Digital Nomad Visa, preceded by a Digital Nomad Identification CertificateGoTurkiye Digital Nomads platform (Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency)“Welcome to the Digital Nomad Identification Certificate platform, which is the first step in the process of obtaining Digital Nomad Visa to Türkiye.”View source · accessed 2026-10-24No
Nomad-visa income requirement[source]GoTurkiye Digital Nomads platform (Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency)“5- Document proving that the applicant has a monthly income of 3,000 USD or 36,000 USD annually.”View source · accessed 2026-10-24—

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Frequently asked questions

Is Turkey or United States better for tax?

It depends on your income, residency status and which special regime you qualify for. Compare the residency rules, rates and regimes side by side below, and use the interactive tool for your own income.

Which has the lower tax-residency threshold, Turkey or United States?

Turkey treats you as tax resident after its own residence test (no simple day count), and United States after 183 days. But ties like a home, family or economic centre can trigger residency on fewer days — never rely on a day count alone.

Does Turkey or United States have a digital nomad visa?

Turkey has a dedicated nomad/remote-work visa; United States has no dedicated digital-nomad visa. See the "Digital nomad visa" row below for the sourced detail.

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