The highest combined tax on the board, a City Hall now run by a democratic socialist, and the deepest market for what you do. You pay for proximity to capital, and the bill is rising.
| Income | Tax | Effective | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300K | $102K | 34% | $198K |
| $1M | $429K | 43% | $571K |
| $3M | $1.4M | 48% | $1.6M |
Simplified marginal model, indicative 2026 brackets, non-US single filer. Run the engine with your own income, exit, passports, and family to see where New York ranks for you.
E-2 treaty investor for treaty nationals, L-1, O-1, or EB-5 from $800K. US citizens are taxed worldwide for life.
A United States passport scores 62.3 on the mobility index. The passport ladder on the engine compares 65 of them.
| From | Hours |
|---|---|
| New York | Home |
| London | 7.8 |
| Zurich | 8.7 |
| Dubai | 14.4 |
| Singapore | 19.6 |
| Tel Aviv | 12.1 |
On the simplified 2026 model, about $429K, an effective 43%, leaving $571K. At $300K the rate is 34%, at $3M it is 48%. Social contributions, deductions, and treaties are not included.
E-2 treaty investor for treaty nationals, L-1, O-1, or EB-5 from $800K. US citizens are taxed worldwide for life. Routes that matter for money: Golden visa, Founder & talent.
The cost index is 108 against Zurich at 100, safety 6/10, schools 9/10, 2,530 sun hours a year. United States as a whole saw a net inflow of 7,500 millionaires in 2025 (Henley, country level). New York is a net exporter of high earners to Florida (IRS migration data).
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Tax figures use a simplified marginal model with indicative 2026 brackets for a non-US single filer, ignore social contributions, most deductions, wealth taxes, and treaties, and are not advice. Residence rules change often. Verify before acting.