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When applying for your Social Security benefits, consider the new enhanced deduction for people age 65 and older, as well as your health, family situation and other financial issues.

Currently, only the first $176,100 of a worker's annual income is subject to the 6.2 percent Social Security payroll tax, which is matched by employers to make a total contribution of 12.4 percent.