Is there a tax treaty between USA and Hongkong?
U.S. Hong Kong Tax Treaty: Although, the U.S. has entered into nearly 60 income tax treaties with other countries, as of 2020, the United States and Hong Kong have not entered into a bilateral tax treaty. Still, the IRS general international tax laws apply to US person with Hong Kong assets, or Hong Kong persons with US Income.
What is the United States tax treaty?
Tax treaties. The United States has tax treaties with a number of foreign countries. Under these treaties, residents (not necessarily citizens) of foreign countries are taxed at a reduced rate, or are exempt from US taxes, on certain items of income they receive from sources within the United States.
Is UK pension taxed in the United States?
Yes - Article 17 of the US-UK tax treaty related to UK social security payments and would be the Article cited to exempt your UK state pension from being double taxed in the US.
Technical Explanation - U.S-U.K. Income Tax Convention of 24 July