Bernie Sanders Proposes Eliminating Social Security Tax Cap
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The Scoop
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation aimed at keeping Social Security solvent by eliminating the taxable maximum. The proposal mandates that high earners pay payroll taxes on all income above the current cap.
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Income tax coverage proposed for high earners
Why It Matters
- High-income earners would face increased payroll tax liabilities.
- The legislative push targets long-term solvency for the federal program.
- The shift alters tax policy frameworks currently debated in Congress.
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