A Section 1035 exchange allows a policyowner to:
Explanation
A 1035 exchange lets an owner transfer the value of one contract into a new like-kind contract (for example, annuity to annuity, or life to annuity) without triggering tax on the gain at the time of exchange, allowing an upgrade to a better product while preserving cost basis. It does not make premiums deductible, does not create permanently tax-free withdrawals, and does not eliminate future tax on gains, which are simply deferred. The benefit is tax deferral, not tax elimination.
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