The Social Security Administration (SSA) examines your highest 35 years of earnings to calculate your Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME). Applying the 2026 formula, your Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) is determined using bend points and percentages of your AIME.
No it’s not fair, it’s selfish
Daddy, what’s wrong? It’s these tax bills, son. Grandpa and Grandma don’t pay taxes anymore, and we just can’t pay all of their share. The
Is it really all about money?
Addressing fraud, waste and inefficiency, actually paying for what we need is fine and necessary, but applying a chainsaw to vital government functions and services in the name of an extreme ideology is not.
It is perfectly logical that a portion of Social Security benefits be taxable
Social Security and pensions aren’t just about what you pay in; they’re about what you get out. Most of the benefits you receive aren’t paid for by you alone. It’s a mix of employer contributions, taxes, and interest.
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