The variable annuities fund invest in mutual funds so the return may vary based on the performance:
Periodic payment:
In these types of investment, the investor gets the return on periodic basis; it will give safety against for making lifetime payment till the death.
Death benefits:
The variable annuity provides safety to the survivor of the annuity part owner. The survivor gets the assured benefits after the death of the annuity owner. All types of annuity plan enhanced death benefits. If investor die after insurance company make the payment, the owner gets the definite amount of death benefit.
Tax-differed:
The variable annuity provides tax-deferred option where the investor does not pay tax on investment. You can also transfer payment from one plan to other variable annuity plan without paying any tax. On withdrawal you need to pay ordinary tax rates than the normal rate. You will get the tax benefits if you need long-term investment of variable fund.
Variable annuities have the variety of tax benefits compare to other variable plans. It is beneficial to get the maximum permissible limit to IRAs as well as 401(k) plan.