All of the Following Changes Would Reduce the Long-Range Deficit

question 43

Multiple Choice

All of the following changes would reduce the long-range deficit for the Social Security program EXCEPT

• A)increase the OASDI taxable wage base.
• B)delay scheduled increases in the full retirement age.
• C)make all OASDI benefits fully taxable.
• D)use general revenues of the federal government to help pay benefits.

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