What is an annuity and how do they work? Annuities Explained
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In this 0:30 Annuities Explained YouTube Short, Jeffrey Scott McLeod, LUTC, covers “What is an annuity and how do they work? Annuities Explained.” [Music] What is an annuity and how do they work? Interest earnings are legally not reported on your federal or state tax return. Your dollars will pass immediately to your chosen beneficiary. That avoids court costs and considerable time delays Insurance education only—not securities advice.
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[Music] What is an annuity and how do they work?.
Interest earnings are legally not reported on your federal or state tax return.
That avoids court costs and considerable time delays.
This Short is a quick overview—confirm features, rates, and charges in the insurance contract and NAIC Buyer’s Guide.
From the NAIC Buyer’s Guide
Any money your annuity earns is tax deferred. That means you generally won’t pay income tax on earnings until you take them out.
The 2022 NAIC Buyer’s Guide for Deferred Annuities explains that an annuity is a contract with an insurance company. With an annuity, the insurer promises to pay income on a regular basis for a period you choose—including the rest of your life.
Immediate annuities begin payments soon after purchase; deferred annuities begin at a later date you choose. Most deferred annuities have an accumulation period and a payout period.
Source: NAIC Buyer’s Guide for Deferred Annuities (2022). The guide does not endorse any company or policy. For your state insurance department, see www.naic.org.
Jeffrey Scott McLeod, LUTC, is a licensed insurance producer. Content on this page is educational and discusses insurance products only—not securities, brokerage, or investment advisory services. Texas license 901162. Arkansas / National Producer Number 558629. Product availability, rates, and features vary by state and insurer. Read the NAIC Buyer’s Guide and the insurance contract before you buy.