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Lawmakers Target Social Security Taxes on High Earners
Original: Some Workers Pay Social Security Tax on $184,500 of Income. Lawmakers Want Them to Get Nothing Back
US workers currently pay Social Security payroll tax on earnings up to a wage cap of $184,500, and some lawmakers are proposing changes that would reduce or eliminate benefits for higher-income workers who paid into the system. The debate raises questions about fairness for people who contribute but may receive nothing in return.
Why now: Ongoing US debates over Social Security solvency and reform proposals affecting high earners.
Evidence
- Some Workers Pay Social Security Tax on $184,500 of Income. Lawmakers Want Them to Get Nothing Back · 24/7 Wall St.
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