US Citizens Working in Sweden
See what you actually take home after US and Sweden taxes: whether you're already working abroad or planning a move.
Here's what matters most for US citizens working in Sweden:
- •Sweden has progressive income tax rates up to 52.9%
- •FEIE can exclude up to $132,900 from US taxation in 2026 if you meet the physical presence test
- •Very high tax rates but comprehensive social benefits
- •US-Sweden tax treaty helps prevent double taxation
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Who taxes you?
As a US citizen working in Sweden, you're subject to taxation by both countries. The US taxes citizens on worldwide income, but the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) can exclude up to $132,900 of foreign earned income in 2026 if you meet the 330-day physical presence test. Sweden taxes its tax residents on their worldwide income, with progressive rates up to 52.9%. While tax rates are very high, Sweden provides comprehensive social benefits including healthcare and education. The US-Sweden tax treaty provides foreign tax credits to prevent double taxation.
Common pitfalls
- Swedish tax rates are very high, with top marginal rate of 52.9%
- Cost of living in Sweden is high, especially in major cities
Is there a US-Sweden tax treaty?
Yes. The US-Sweden income tax treaty is in force, and foreign tax credits cover what it does not.
Getting paid in Swedish Krona
Salaries in Stockholm are paid in Swedish Krona (SEK). A 100,000 US-dollar salary is roughly 952,000 SEK at current rates. That matters twice over: your US return is always filed in dollars, so the rate on each payday feeds straight into what you report, and a currency that moves against the dollar changes what the same nominal salary is worth to you without your pay changing at all.
Coverage level
Partial coverage with general tax guidance. Calculations are approximate.
Frequently asked questions
Not on the same income: a treaty is in force. You pay the higher of the two rates, not both.
The Swedish Krona (SEK). A 100,000 US-dollar salary is about 952,000 SEK at current rates. Your US tax is always calculated in dollars, so the exchange rate on the day you are paid feeds directly into what you report, and into how far the same nominal salary goes in Stockholm.
Sweden has a two-tier tax system: municipal tax (averaging around 32%) and state tax (20% on income above approximately SEK 598,000). Combined rates can reach up to 52.9%. You can claim foreign tax credits on your US return to offset taxes paid to Sweden.
Sweden has very high tax rates but provides comprehensive social benefits including universal healthcare, education, and social security. The high tax rates fund these services and maintain one of the world's most extensive social safety nets.
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