Tax - deferred accounts are subject to
ordinary income tax rates upon distribution, but there is no tax paid on the deposit, instead, it's deferred until later.
Not exact matches
The setback with this is that your $ 5000 (which would have probably grown to $ 50,000
upon retirement) will then be
taxed at your
ordinary income tax rate.
Upon your death, the person inheriting the annuity must pay
income tax on any gain, which will be
taxed at their
ordinary income tax rate.