For retirees living on a $2,800 monthly Social Security check, every dollar lost to taxes can feel like a cut to the grocery budget or the utility bill. The rules are complicated, but with some ...

Workers pay Social Security tax on their income. Some workers only pay taxes on part of what they earn. In 2026, Social Security taxes are going up for certain workers. Social Security benefits are ...

For most people, the Social Security payroll tax is just a 6.2% deduction on their paycheck. Few know where the money goes, how it's calculated, or why rules differ based on income, job type, or ...

The 2026 payroll tax cap of $184,500 limits revenue because high earners contribute the same total as upper-middle-class professionals. Congress can adjust benefit formulas for future beneficiaries ...