Most of the gap is opened by Ireland's Irish Non-Dom Remittance regime, which displaces the standard schedule. Both countries are indicated in USD at the displayed FX.
| Personal income tax progressive · top 20% | $20,000 |
| Social security 2.0% employee · uncapped | $2,000 |
| Total deductions | $22,000 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $78,000 |
| Personal income tax progressive · top 40% | — |
| Social security 4.3% employee · uncapped | $4,275 |
| Total deductions | $4,275 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $95,725 |
| Instrument | Georgia · USD | Ireland · USD | Δ (IE − GE) |
|---|---|---|---|
I. Personal income tax | |||
Personal income tax GEprogressive · top 20%IEprogressive · top 40% | $20,000 | — | −$20,000 |
| subtotal · personal income tax | $20,000 | $0 | −$20,000 |
II. Mandatory social security & health | |||
2% mandatory pension (employee) + 2% employer matching. GE2.0% · uncappedIE4.3% · uncapped | $2,000 | $4,275 | +$2,275 |
| subtotal · mandatory social security & health | $2,000 | $4,275 | +$2,275 |
| Total deductions | $22,000 | $4,275 | −$17,725 |
| Effective rate | 22.0% | 4.3% | -17.7 pp |
| Gross income | $100,000 | $100,000 | — |
| Net take-home | $78,000 | $95,725 | +$17,725 |
Table 1 · Statutory deductions, single-filer remote worker, FY2026 indicative. All amounts in USD. n/a where instrument does not apply. | |||
| PPP basis · NYC = 100 | Georgia | Ireland | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Cost-of-living index Indicative · placeholder until COL table ships | 35.0 | 75.0 | +40.0 pts |
Nominal net (annual) From the engine — exact | $78,000 | $95,725 | +$17,725 |
| Real net · Georgia basket | $78,000 | $44,672 | −$33,328 |
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