Do You Get 1099 for an Annuity?

Shawn Plummer

CEO, The Annuity Expert

When you receive an annuity payment, you may wonder if you will get a 1099 form in the mail. This is a common question, and the answer is…it depends. This guide will discuss when you will get a 1099 form for an annuity and what to do if you don’t receive one. We will also provide a link to download a copy of the 1099 form to see what information is included.

Do You Get 1099 for an Annuity?

You might wonder whether you’ll receive a 1099 tax form if you have an annuity. The short answer is: it depends on the type of annuity you have and how it is used.

A 1099 tax form is used to report various types of income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), including income from annuities. However, not all annuities are required to issue 1099. Here are a few scenarios in which you might receive 1099 for an annuity:

  • If you receive payments from an annuity that you own: If you have an annuity and you start receiving payments from it, you’ll typically receive a 1099-R tax form. This form will report the amount of money you receive from the annuity and will be used to calculate your tax liability.
  • If you receive payments from an inherited annuity: If you inherit an annuity from someone else and you start receiving payments from it, you’ll also typically receive a 1099-R tax form. The form will report the amount of money you received from the inherited annuity and will be used to calculate your tax liability.
  • If you sell an annuity: If you sell an annuity, you may receive a 1099-B tax form. This form will report the annuity sale and will be used to calculate any capital gains or losses you incur as a result of the sale.

It’s important to note that the rules for reporting annuity income on your taxes can be complex, and the specifics will depend on the type of annuity you have and how it is used. For example, suppose you have questions about whether you’ll receive a 1099 for your annuity or how to report annuity income on your taxes. In that case, it’s a good idea to speak with a tax professional or consult the IRS website for more information.

Next Steps

We hope this guide has helped answer your questions about whether or not you will receive a 1099 form for an annuity. If you have any additional questions or would like to get a quote for an annuity, please get in touch with us. We would be happy to help you understand the benefits of an annuity and how it can work for you.

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Shawn Plummer

CEO, The Annuity Expert

I’m a licensed financial professional focusing on annuities and insurance for more than a decade. My former role was training financial advisors, including for a Fortune Global 500 insurance company. I’ve been featured in Time Magazine, Yahoo! Finance, MSN, SmartAsset, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, The Simple Dollar, U.S. News and World Report, and Women’s Health Magazine.

The Annuity Expert is an online insurance agency servicing consumers across the United States. My goal is to help you take the guesswork out of retirement planning or find the best insurance coverage at the cheapest rates for you. 

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