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A Quick Guide to a 1035 Exchange

Feb232016
Insurance1035 Exchange

What if there was a way to increase the death benefit and reduce the premiums on an in-force life insurance policy? 

How do you upgrade to a better life insurance policy without losing your investment? If you cash out your old policy, you may owe taxes on those funds, even if you take out a new policy that same day. Fortunately, a Section 1035 Exchange lets you transfer funds from one policy to another tax free.

What Is a 1035 Exchange?

“Section 1035” refers to a provision in the Internal Revenue Code allowing direct transfer of accumulated funds from one life insurance or annuity policy to another with no tax liability. The option of making a 1035 Exchange gives you more power as a consumer by letting you change insurers for free (note: the original policy still may have surrender charges if within the surrender period).

IRS Guidelines

The IRS has strict guidelines covering 1035 Exchanges:

  • The owner, insured, and annuitant must not change (unless one of the original insureds has died–Survivorship policy).
  • The contract must be directly exchanged between insurance companies. You cannot cash out and then reinvest.
  • Multiple contracts can be merged into one during the exchange, but one contract cannot typically be broken up into many.
  • There are multiple forms required when completing a 1035 Exchange including assignment, surrender, owner and beneficiary forms.
  • The Contestability Period (2-years) starts over on a new policy

Conclusion

Reviewing an existing life insurance policy every year is a good idea. It’s important to consult with a reputable licensed insurance group that represents many top-rated carriers. They can help determine if a 1035 Exchange is prudent. And it’s always best to include the council of CPA’s and attorneys when dealing with advanced tax planning topics.

By KazSourceFebruary 23, 2016

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