U.S. Territory
U.S. Virgin Islands
D+40 · Moderate tax burden · COL index 128
37%
Income Tax
Notable
Uses a mirror tax code. No federal income tax on VI-source income for bona fide residents. Economic Development Commission (EDC) benefits can reduce income tax to 1% and offer 90% reduction on corporate taxes for qualifying businesses.
State Profile
Taxes
Income Tax
Mirror code: residents pay income tax to USVI government. EDC benefits can reduce effective rate to near 1% for qualifying applicants.
Property Tax
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Federal capital gains rates via mirror code; potential reduction under EDC program
Housing & Cost of Living
Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Politics & Gun Laws
2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
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