How to Find Social Security Wages on W-2

Latest Facts and News The Social Security wage base for 2024 is $168,600. The Social Security tax rate remains at 6.2% for both employees and employers. Electronic filing of W-2 forms has increased, with over 90% of forms now submitted electronically. When you receive your W-2 form, you’ll notice several sections detailing your earnings, taxes, […]

Social Security: Maximizing Benefits for Spouses

Making the most out of Social Security benefits can be challenging, especially for couples. Did you know an average of almost 68 million Americans per month will receive a Social Security benefit, tallying about $1.5 trillion in benefits paid during the year? For many retirees, Social Security is a vital source of financial support. However, […]

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Joe has 25+ years as a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Texas and solving IRS problems. Current member with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Texas Society of CPA’s (TSCPA), National Society of Accountants (NSA), Bachelor’s degree in accounting (BBA), Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Experience in a variety of industries as Controller, CFO and tax resolution issues for both business and personal tax cases.