[A. Pole]

They may not call it a federal tax but if one is comparing a "national" income tax to a federal one, they sure do pay one and it is steep.

But to make such comparison is incorrect and disingenuous. Swedish tax corresponds to US federal tax AND state tax AND other taxes. But this trick is being played on gullible public again and again.

[Final Authority]

I just pointed out you are wrong, that you wrote there is no Federal income tax in Sweden, there is. Without knowing all of the facts, I suspect the total percentage of taxes is higher in Sweden that in USA. Check this out: http://www.nationmaster.com/graph-T/tax_tot_tax_as_of_gdp

I think it covers sales taxes, property taxes, income taxes, payroll taxes, and other taxes levied by all tax collecting entities. USA is way down on the list, Sweden is at the top.

I think before you reply next time, so I don't have to waste my valuable time educating the masses, research your facts first.