12 little-known annuity tax facts
March 29, 2016 by ROBERT BLOINK, WILLIAM H. BYRNES
The tax landscape for annuity products is a challenge to navigate, even for experts. What penalties apply to premature distributions? What are the tax consequences if a client wishes to annuitize only a portion of an annuity contract? How is an annuity owned by a grantor trust taxed? And what about QLACs?
Prepare for your clients’ questions — or simply test your knowledge — by reviewing this collection of 12 annuity tax facts. If you have unanswered questions on the taxation of annuities, let us know in the comments section HERE.