Tax Planning
The latest news and developments that advisors need to create meaningful tax planning strategies for clients.
Tax FAQ: What if my client takes a partial lump sum withdrawal?
By Tax Facts OnlineThe tax ramifications vary depending on the annuitant's circumstances.
March 09, 2013
Tax FAQ: What penalties apply to "premature" distributions under annuity contracts?A 10 percent penalty tax applies to any payment received to the extent the payment is includable in income.
March 09, 2013
Tax FAQ: What if my client takes a partial lump sum withdrawal?The tax ramifications vary depending on the annuitant's circumstances.
March 09, 2013
Tax FAQ: If an annuitant dies before the annuity matures, is the amount payable taxed?The short answer: Yes.
March 09, 2013
Tax FAQ: If an annuitant dies before the annuity matures, is the amount payable taxed?The short answer: Yes.
March 09, 2013
Tax FAQ: How is the excludable portion of an annuity payment computed?The rule varies depending on whether you have a variable or non-variable contract.
March 09, 2013
Tax FAQ: How are annuity payments taxed?The basic rule for taxing annuity payments is designed to return the purchasers investment in equal tax-free amounts over the payment period, and to tax the balance of each payment as earnings.
March 09, 2013
Tax FAQ: What penalties apply to "premature" distributions under annuity contracts?A 10 percent penalty tax applies to any payment received to the extent the payment is includable in income.