The Earnings on an Deferred Annuity Are

question 88

Multiple Choice

The earnings on an deferred annuity are

• A)subject to ordinary income taxes when earned.
• B)subject to capital gains taxes when earned.
• C)tax exempt.
• D)tax-deferred until they are distributed.

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