How are pensions taxed under the Greece-United States tax treaty?
Under the Greece-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 Greece's 29 active treaty partners, and 0% across United States's 64 active partners.
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Greece
Rank 28 of 29 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Romania (0%), Sweden (0%), Turkey (0%)
Higher rates with: South Africa (0%)
United States
Rank 21 of 64 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Spain (0%), Finland (0%), United Kingdom (0%)
Higher rates with: Hong Kong (0%), Ireland (0%), Israel (0%)
Sources
- United States Treaty Reference(treaty text)
- IRS Table 1 (Withholding Rates)(rate table)
Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07