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- Explainer · PaychecksNo tax on overtime, explainedHow the overtime deduction works in 2026: only the premium counts, up to $12,500 ($25,000 joint), paychecks are still taxed, and how much it saves.
- Explainer · PaychecksSocial Security tax cap 2026: wage base and maximum taxIn 2026, Social Security tax stops at $184,500 of wages: up to $11,439 for employees and $22,878 if self-employed. Medicare has no cap.
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