What Totalization Agreements Do
From Abroad in America by Jimmy Miller
February 17, 2026 · 9 min · Episode 10
About this episode
This episode discusses totalization agreements and their impact on expats working in the U.S.
There’s an important rule that affects many expats working in the United States — and most people have never heard of it. In this episode of Abroad in America, we break down totalization agreements, the treaties between the U.S. and certain countries that coordinate Social Security systems. These agreements help prevent expats from paying Social Security taxes to two countries at the same time and can protect future retirement benefits. If you’re working in the U.S. on assignment, planning an...
People in this episode
Host: Jimmy Miller
Topics covered
- totalization agreements
- expats
- Social Security
- taxes
- retirement benefits
Keywords
- totalization agreements
- expats
- Social Security taxes
- retirement benefits
- U.S. assignments
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: United States, Social Security
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