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Lifting Social Security's wage cap closes only half the $26.1 trillion 75-year shortfall; closing the full gap requires raising the combined payroll tax rate from 12.4% to 15.9%.
This fix works for high-wage earners on W-2s making over $184,500, but misses the ultra-wealthy like Musk whose compensation is structured in e…