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How the Social Security wage base will affect your payroll taxes in 2026

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The 2026 Social Security wage base has been released. What’s the tax impact on employees and the self-employed? Let’s take a look. FICA tax 101 The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) imposes two payroll taxes on wages and self-employment income — one for Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, commonly known as the Social Security tax, […]

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The Social Security wage base for employees and self-employed people is increasing in 2024

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The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $168,600 for 2024 (up from $160,200 for 2023). Wages and self-employment income above this threshold aren’t subject to Social Security tax. Basic details. The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) imposes two taxes on employers, employees, and self-employed

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