Social Security tax is one of several taxes withheld from Americans' paychecks, and many people don't understand where the numbers come from. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses the Social Security tax and the maximum amount you may have to pay in 2023.
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Here's how much Social Security tax high earners have to pay and what might change in the future.
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