How Do Governments Tax An Annuity?

July 23, 2021
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Under current tax law, a beneficiary of an annuity can opt to stretch payments over many years, based on the beneficiary’s life expectancy,” explains Todd Hall, CFP®, AEP®, CAP®, director of financial planning. Need help understanding annuity taxation? Read the full story here.

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