For instance, the Q3 CPI-W average for 2025 was 2.76% higher than 2024, which is how we ended up with the 2.8% COLA. It's ...

Individual taxable earnings of up to $184,500 annually will be subject to Social Security tax in 2026, the Social Security Administration (SSA) said Friday. The amount, an increase from $176,100 in ...

The new year is approaching fast, and while you may be focused on the busy holiday season, it’s never too early to start ...

On November 13, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to the dollar limits on benefits ...

The Social Security wage base limit has seen a significant increase for the year 2025. This limit is now set at $176,100, up from $168,600 in 2024. This adjustment means that any income earned above ...

The Social Security Administration on Oct. 10 unveiled a higher threshold for earnings subject to Social Security payroll taxes, known as the "taxable maximum" or "wage base." The limit shifts ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) just announced two key updates for 2026: the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and the updated Social Security tax wage base. You’ve probably heard a lot ...

Social Security benefits are increasing by 2.8% in 2026 to help keep up with inflation. The wage base limit -- the portion eligible to be taxed -- increased by $8,400. The earning limit before being ...