Personal Finance
Top Social Security Tax Rising 4.8% In 2026, As Benefits Creep Up 2.8%
ByJanet Novack,
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Social Security tax will be imposed on up to $184,500 of earnings. Average benefits will rise $56 a month, but Medicare Part B premium hikes will eat up part of that.
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