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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 20 - Employees' Benefits |
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Chapter III - Social Security Administration |
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Part 404 - Federal Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (1950- ) |
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Subpart C - Computing Primary Insurance Amounts |
Appendix VII of Subpart C of Part 404 - “Old-Law” Contribution and Benefit Base
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Explanation: We use these figures to determine the earnings needed for a year of coverage for years after 1978 (see § 404.261 and appendix IV). This is the contribution and benefit base that would have been effective under the Social Security Act without the enactment of the 1977 amendments.Year Amount 1979 $18,900 1980 20,400 1981 22,200 1982 24,300 1983 26,700 1984 28,200 1985 29,700 1986 31,500 1987 32,700 1988 33,600 1989 35,700 1990 38,100 1991 39,600 1992 41,400