Social Insecurity: The Case for Totalization with India

Harvard Journal on Legislation, 2016

9 Pages Posted: 10 Aug 2017

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Joshua J. Craddock

Harvard University, Law School, Students ; James Wilson Institute for Natural Rights and the American Founding

Date Written: August 26, 2016

Abstract

Under current U.S.-India policy, expatriate workers pay into both countries’ social security systems, but are ineligible for benefits from the system in their nation of employment. This dual taxation leads to economic inefficiency and harms both Indian and American citizens working overseas. This short commentary argues that concluding a social security totalization agreement between the United States and India would benefit both countries' businesses, workers, and economies.

Keywords: social security, totalization, totalisation, dual taxation, dual taxation avoidance agreement, double taxation, taxation, India, foreign policy, legislation, international relations, immigration, temporary workers

Suggested Citation

Craddock, Joshua J. and Craddock, Joshua J., Social Insecurity: The Case for Totalization with India (August 26, 2016). Harvard Journal on Legislation, 2016, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3014195

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