Our favorite words, “safe harbor,” appear again. This time, the IRS gives us the safe-harbor rules for a tax-deferred exchange of one annuity contract for another. Clarity in tax law is priceless.
Before we get to the new rules on annuities, keep these tax-deferred exchange rules in mind:
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You may exchange a life insurance policy for a life insurance policy, endowment contract, or annuity contract.
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You may exchange an endowment contract for an endowment or annuity contract.
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You may exchange an ... Log in to view full article.