What is the interest withholding rate between Australia and United States?
Under the Australia-United States tax treaty, the withholding rate on interest is 10%. Certain types of interest (such as government bonds) may qualify for additional exemptions under specific treaty articles. This 10% rate compares to a median of 10% across Australia's 48 active treaty partners, and 10% across United States's 64 active partners.
Network Comparison
Australia
Rank 40 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Slovak Republic (10%), Thailand (10%), Turkey (10%)
Higher rates with: Vietnam (10%), South Africa (10%), Brazil (15%)
United States
Rank 31 of 64 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Bulgaria (5%), Saudi Arabia (5%), Slovenia (5%)
Higher rates with: Bangladesh (10%), China (10%), Colombia (10%)
Sources
- United States Treaty Reference(treaty text)
- IRS Table 1 (Withholding Rates)(rate table)
Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07