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 overall increase in burden
hours is a result of adding a new agreement. We also show a
decrease in burden for our Internet responses, which is a result of
SSA replacing our current web tool with an enhance data collection
system Office of International Programs Processing and Tracking
System.
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.
Addendum - 0554.docx
Certificate of Coverage Request via Letter - Individuals (minus Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, & Sweden)