Which of the Following Is an INCORRECT Statement About the Social

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement about the Social Security program?

• A) The Social Security tax is levied on wages up to an annual cap or maximum.
• B) The Social Security tax is regressive.
• C) The Social Security program is like an ordinary insurance program, in that the program's assets are sufficient to finance all the benefits promised.
• D) Participation in the program is mandatory.
• E) Monthly Social Security benefits depend on the number of years one has worked as well as one's average monthly earnings.

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