Single Payer Health Systems

In Italy, You pay a national income tax, plus a regional tax of up to 1.4%, and city tax of less than 1%.

After allowances have been taken into account, rates are on a sliding scale. They are currently as follows:

23% for amounts up to $36,000
33% for the next band from $36,001 to $39,300
39% for amounts between $39,301 and $119,200
45% for amounts $119,201 and over.

That’s after deductions for medical expenses, education, and a few other possible deductions.

Actually, when all is said and done, it is less than the same taxes /+ medical insurance and costs here for most.