Social Security's Financial Problems Surfacing in Midterm Debates, Finally

It may be a case of too little, too late, but the final days of the 2026 midterm elections seem to be giving at least some attention to Social Security's looming financial catastrophe.

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AI and Its Role in Tax Policy—A Vexing Matter for Policymakers

There are many unknowns surrounding the expected evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How it will affect the American workforce, for example, is a central question, and therefore presents a more pointed question on the future of Social Security’s predominant revenue stream, the payroll tax.

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Considering the Employer Compensation Tax

A proposal by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) to consider an Employee Compensaion Tax is analyzed by the Tax Foundation.

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WSJ's What's News Flags the Absence of a Social Security Plan

WSJ.com What's News cites the absence of focus on solving Social Security's financial problems.

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“Ask Rusty – What Happens if Social Security Runs Out of Money to Pay Benefits?”

Social Security's financial plight is raising concerns among vulnerable Americans, as evidenced by this reader's communication.

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