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§1035 Tax-Free Insurance/Annuity Exchange

Swap old annuity/life policy for better one — zero tax.

Overview

§1035 permits tax-free exchanges of life insurance, annuities, and long-term care policies. Upgrade an underperforming variable annuity into a lower-cost or PPLI policy without triggering deferred gain. Basis carries over. Critical for old high-fee annuity refugees.

Best fit
Legacy annuity holdersOld whole life policiesPPLI candidates
Estimated impact
Escape 1–3% fee drag; preserve tax deferral

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