The United States has agreements with
24 foreign countries to eliminate double Social Security coverage
and taxation where, except for the provisions of the agreement, a
worker would be subject to coverage and taxes in both countries.
The country under whose system the period of work is covered issues
a certificate of coverage. This certification serves as proof of
exemption under the system of the other country's social security
system. The information we collect assists SSA in determining a
worker's coverage and in issuing a U.S. Certificate of Coverage as
appropriate. Respondents are workers and employers wishing to
establish exemption from foreign social security taxes.
US Code:
42
USC 433 Name of Law: Social Security Act
The burden increase is a result
of adding three new agreements (the Czech Republic, Denmark and
Poland), and the addition of the Internet-only forms. We also
needed to increase the burden for the data collected from workers
in Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden due to additional
questions ask as part of our agreements with those countries. See
addendum for additional information.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Supporting Statement - 0554.doc
Certificate of Coverage Request via Letter - Individuals (minus Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, & Sweden)