Joe is planning for retirement and wants to minimize his tax burden, especially on the interest earned from his three annuities. James explains that non-qualified annuities are purchased with post-tax money and offer tax deferral on growth until withdrawal. When taking out funds, the principal is tax-free, but earnings are taxed at ordinary income rates.

He explores strategies for tax-efficient withdrawals. He also touches on annuities, options like a 1035 exchange to transfer an annuity into a different product for improved performance, the tax implications for heirs, and early withdrawal penalties before age 59 and a half.

Questions Answered:
How are non-qualified annuities taxed upon distribution, including both lump sum and annuity options?

What strategies can be implemented to keep the tax burden as low as possible when withdrawing from non-qualified annuities?

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⏱Timestamps:⏱
0:00 - Joe’s question
1:52 - Non-qualified annuity overview
5:11 - Potential tax strategies
10:02 - Annuitization option
12:31 - Annuity regret
13:22 - 1035 Exchange
14:33 - Things to know

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