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Liberia's tax system is administered by the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and applies a progressive Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) income tax with rates from 0% to 25%, denominated in the Liberian Dollar (LRD). The progressive tax structure provides a tax-free threshold for lower earners, with rates increasing through intermediate bands before reaching the top marginal rate of 25%. Employees in Liberia contribute to the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) for social security, with the employee share at approximately 3% of gross salary and employers contributing around 3%, covering pensions and employment injury benefits. Liberia applies a Goods and Services Tax (GST) at a standard rate of 10% on most goods and services, with exemptions for essential foodstuffs, medical supplies, and educational materials. The fiscal year follows the government fiscal year from July to June, and employers must withhold PAYE and remit it to the LRA within established monthly deadlines. Liberia's economy is driven by mining (iron ore, gold, diamonds), rubber production, agriculture, and a growing services sector. The country's unique dual currency system, where both the Liberian Dollar and the US Dollar circulate as legal tender, creates particular payroll complexities for employers. Many formal sector salaries are quoted and paid partly in USD, requiring accurate conversion tools. The LRA has been modernising its tax systems with electronic filing platforms. AfroTools provides free LRA-compliant PAYE calculators, NASSCORP contribution tools, GST calculators, and salary breakdown tools for Liberia. All tools are updated for the current tax year and available at no cost.