YouTube AdSense Tax Withholding Calculator
YouTube tax withholding calculator for international creators. See how much Google withholds from your US-source AdSense revenue based on your country's tax treaty rate — from 0% to 30%.
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If you're a YouTube creator outside the US, Google withholds a percentage of your US-source AdSense earnings before paying you. How much? It depends entirely on whether your country has a tax treaty with the United States and whether you've submitted a W-8BEN form. Without that form, Google defaults to withholding 24%. This calculator shows exactly how much is withheld at different treaty rates and what lands in your account.
Country-specific withholding rates
Select your withholding scenario — 0%, 10%, 15%, or 30% — based on your country's US tax treaty status.
US-source earnings only
Withholding applies only to revenue from US ad impressions. Enter your US-source monthly revenue (visible in AdSense) for an accurate calculation.
See what you actually receive
After-withholding payout is shown instantly — so you know exactly what Google will transfer to your bank account.
If you haven't submitted a W-8BEN form to Google AdSense, do it today. The difference between 30% (no treaty) and 10% (UK/Germany) withholding on $5,000/month US earnings is $1,000/month — $12,000 per year you're leaving on the table.
Rates and platform terms can change. Use the linked official source when available and verify the current terms before transacting.
Example Calculations
| US-Source Monthly Revenue ($) | Total Fees | After Tax Withholding |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.50 | $8.50 |
| $50.00 | $7.50 | $42.50 |
| $100.00 | $15.00 | $85.00 |
| $500.00 | $75.00 | $425.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $150.00 | $850.00 |
Based on default settings. Use the calculator above for your exact figures.