Event Brief
Million-dollar earners halt Social Security payments
Filed: Mar 10, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: High earners have stopped paying into Social Security for 2026 as the payroll tax cap is reached.
WHO: Center for Economic and Policy Research
WHAT: High earners stop paying Social Security taxes
WHEN: Mar 09, 2026 at 7:14 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The Social Security payroll tax is capped at $184,500.
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