Democrats Have Retaken Congress, and Lifting the Social Security Tax Cap Is Suddenly on the Table. Here’s What the Numbers Say

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The shift to Democratic control of Congress increases the probability of lifting the Social Security taxable wage cap, which would raise payroll taxes for companies with high-earning executives. While the tax proposal itself is not new, the change in political control creates a more viable path for implementation in the FY2027 budget cycle.

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Democrats Have Retaken Congress, and Lifting the Social Security Tax Cap Is Suddenly on the Table. Here’s What the Numbers Say

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Democrats Have Retaken Congress, and Lifting the Social Security Tax Cap Is Suddenly on the Table. Here’s What the Numbers Say

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