Is Social Security Tax Mandatory? Rules, Rates & Exemptions (2026)
Yes, Social Security tax is compulsory for nearly all workers in the United States. According to the Social Security Administration’s 2026 fact sheet, employees contribute 6.2% of wages, employers contribute 6.2% and self-employed workers contribute the entire amount 12.4% up to the 2026 wage base limit of $184,500. A very small number of categories of […]