Here’s how Bernie Sanders wants to keep Social Security solvent ‘for generations’

Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a proposal to eliminate the taxable maximum on Social Security taxes, which currently caps the income subject to the payroll tax. Under current law, earnings above $168,600 are not subject to Social Security taxes. Sanders' proposal would apply Social Security taxes to all income levels, requiring higher earners to pay more into the system. According to Sanders, the change would extend Social Security's solvency.

• MarketWatch — Here’s how Bernie Sanders wants to keep Social Security solvent ‘for generations’

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