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The US-Russia treaty has been suspended since August 16, 2024. Every income type withholds at the statutory 30%, whatever rate the payee's W-8 claims.

Not the only one: Hungary's treaty is terminated outright, and Belarus is suspended for trade-finance interest only.

IRS Announcement 2024-26 · verified as of July 27, 2026Full analysis →