Raising taxes on investments, estates and benefits could keep Social Security from running out of money. Here’s who could pay the most.

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# Social Security Insolvency Solutions Under Consideration Social Security faces insolvency within six years unless policymakers implement tax increases on investments, estates, and benefits—measures that would disproportionately impact higher-income earners and wealthy individuals while preserving the program's long-term solvency. Alternative solutions beyond traditional payroll tax increases are being evaluated by lawmakers to address the projected shortfall without placing additional burden on middle and lower-income workers who rely on the program.