Retirement Planning

Annuity Growth Projector

See how a one-time deposit could grow tax-deferred, compared with the same money taxed every year. Example figures are filled in. Change them to fit your situation.

Your deposit

Annuity type

Comparison & income

Projected value––
Total growth––
Tax-deferral edge–vs. same rate taxed yearly
Est. yearly income––

Growth over time

Annuity, tax-deferred Same rate, taxed every year Original deposit

Year by year

YearAgeCreditedAnnuity valueTaxed yearlyAfter tax if cashed out

Hypothetical illustration only. These figures assume a steady rate every year and are not guaranteed, except for a fixed annuity's guaranteed rate for its stated term. Fixed indexed annuity credits depend on index performance, caps, participation rates and spreads, which the carrier can change. Premium bonuses may come with vesting schedules or lower credited rates. Withdrawals above the free amount during the surrender period can trigger surrender charges and market value adjustments. Gains are taxed as ordinary income when withdrawn, and withdrawals before age 59½ may carry a 10% IRS penalty. The income payout rate is an assumption, since actual payout rates depend on age, product and carrier. This is not a carrier illustration and not tax advice. Always review the carrier's official illustration before purchase.