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Q: Do you have to pay federal tax as a beneficiary to an annuity?
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Is your annuity subject to pa inheritance tax?

does a beneficiary of an annuity pay pa inheritance tax


Why do you have to pay Federal Income Tax on an annuity you received after your father's death?

The money you receive from the annuity is income. All income is supposed to be reported and taxes paid on it.It depends upon where that money came from in your fathers estate. If this annuity came from your fathers annuity which was established from IRA or a 401K which had never paid taxes on -then the annuity now needs to pay the taxes.If the annuity came from life insurance then their is no taxes to pay. If the annuity came from prepaid tax money there would be no taxes to pay. etc.


Can federal tax on an annuity be deducted on your federal tax return?

There is a section on the tax form for deductions. If you keep track of how much money you have paid on an annuity, tax professionals and various tax programs will assist in making the proper federal tax deductions.


Is the beneficiary of an annuity responsible for paying the debts of the deceased?

No. The decedent's estate is responsible for paying the debts of the decedent. Generally, an annuity with a named beneficiary is not part of the probate assets much like life insurance payable to a named beneficiary. However, the recipient of an annuity should consult a professional regarding tax issues.


Who has to pay federal estate tax?

The federal estate tax is paid by the estate of the decedent not by the individual beneficiaries. Of course, each share of the beneficiary will be reduced by the appropriate percentage of interest in the estate when time comes for distribution. So, the money eventually comes out of the pockets of each beneficiary.


Are the contributions to an annuity tax deferred?

No. The money payments to a annuity plan when you purchase the annuity plan the amount that you pay for the plan is not tax deferred. The amount is after income tax funds. The earnings that go on inside of the annuity plan will be tax deferred until the time that you start taking distributions from the annuity plan.


Do you pay taxes on income earned in an annuity?

If the annuity is a non qualified tax deferred annuity (an annuity that taxes were paid on the money before they were placed into the annuity) you will pay taxes on any interest growth when it is removed from the annuity. If the annuity is a qualified annuity (no taxes were paid prior to placing the fund into the annuity) you will pay taxes on all withdrawals from the annuity.


Do you have to pay taxes on benefits from a life insurance policy?

Proceeds from a life insurance policy to a beneficiary are usually paid free from federal income tax.


How much tax do you pay when you take money out of an annuity that you have?

Usually 20%


Is a annuity check considered income?

An annuity check would be a part of your unearned income amount on your federal 1040 income tax return.


If an individual gives property either real or personal to a beneficiary the beneficiary must pay an inheritance tax?

fiscal


Is a annuity check considered earned income?

An annuity check would be a part of your unearned income amount on your federal 1040 income tax return.