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ARTICLE 21

U.S. Income Tax Treaty — Indonesia Income Tax Treaty - 1988 · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States

Private Pensions and Annuities

(1) Except as provided in Article 18 (Government Service), pensions and other similar remuneration in consideration of past employment derived from sources within one of the Contracting States by a resident of the other Contracting State may be taxed by both Contracting States. If the beneficial owner of pensions and other similar remuneration is a resident of the other Contracting State, the tax so charged may not exceed 15 percent of the gross amount thereof.

(2) Annuities paid to an individual who is a resident of one of the Contracting States shall be taxable only in that Contracting State.

(3) Alimony and child support payments made by an individual who is a resident of one of the Contracting States to an individual who is a resident of the other Contracting State shall be exempt from tax in that other Contracting State.

(4) The term "pensions and other similar remuneration", as used in this Article, means payments made by reason of retirement or death in consideration for services rendered, or by way of compensation for injuries received in connection with past employment.

(5) The term "annuities", as used in this Article, means a stated sum paid periodically at stated times during life, or during a specified number of years, under an obligation to make the payments in return for adequate and full consideration (other than services rendered). (6) The term "alimony", as used in this Article, means periodic payments made pursuant to a decree of divorce, separate maintenance agreement, or support or separation agreement.

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