If you're pulling in a high salary this year, your paycheck might look a little different than you expected. The government ...
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 ...
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation Ask Rusty – I’m Still Working; Why Didn’t my Benefit Amount Increase Dear Rusty: I have been working somewhat consistently ...