The exclusion ratio states that once the entire cost basis has been recovered from a non-qualified annuity income benefit payout then any further payments are __________.

The exclusion ratio states that once the entire cost basis has been recovered from a non-qualified annuity income benefit payout then any further payments are __________.


A

Still tax favored for annuitants over the age of 70

B

Fully taxable since the excess payments must represent only earnings

C

Taxed as capital gain but only 50% of the gain is applied

D

Taxed at the favorable annuity continuation income rates


Answer: B

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