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trust fund depletion
Coverage of trust fund depletion in the Nexus archive.
- As Social Security faces trust fund depletion, some Washington lawmakers call for taxing high earners
Social Security faces trust fund depletion, prompting some Washington lawmakers to propose changes in how high earners contribute to the program. Currently, high earners may only pay Social Security payroll taxes for part of the year, a situation lawmakers suggest should be altered to address funding challenges.