Question

How does a QLAC work?

Answer

You use retirement plan dollars to buy a deferred-income annuity that meets IRS QLAC rules. The premium is excluded from your account balance for required minimum distribution (RMD) calculations until payments begin. When income starts, the payments are taxed as ordinary income and satisfy the RMD for the annuity portion only.

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