How are pensions taxed under the Estonia-United States tax treaty?
Under the Estonia-United States tax treaty, private pensions are generally taxable only in the country of residence β meaning no withholding tax applies at source (0%). This is favorable for retirees who have moved between the two countries, as their pension income will not be subject to double taxation. Government pensions may have different rules under a separate treaty article. This 0% rate compares to a median of 0% across Estonia's 2 active treaty partners, and 0% across United States's 64 active partners.
Network Comparison
Estonia
Rank 2 of 2 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: United Kingdom (0%)
United States
Rank 16 of 64 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Cyprus (0%), Czech Republic (0%), Germany (0%)
Higher rates with: Egypt (0%), Spain (0%), Finland (0%)
Sources
- United States Treaty Reference(treaty text)
- IRS Table 1 (Withholding Rates)(rate table)
Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07