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In reply to the discussion: White House aides have discussed Social Security tax, eyeing shortfall [View all]JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,440 posts)57. Wealthy would probably get more, as they do today.
Last edited Sat Mar 4, 2023, 04:23 PM - Edit history (1)
The SS check is related to your income (below the cap) for your highest-earning 35 years, adjusted for inflation.
So, wealthy would have put more in, and they get higher monthly checks. To compound this, the wealthy can afford to hold off on collecting SS until they turn 70, to get the max.
If everyone gets an additional 2400 per month, then the wealthy will still get more.
If the cap was raised, or removed, the wealthy would contribute much more during their earning years, and receive an additional modest bump during retirement. I don't understand why we still have a cap.
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