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SurrenderĪ payout annuity cannot be partially or fully surrendered and has no cash surrender value. Canadian withholding tax is mandatory for annuities purchased with RPP (locked-in and non-locked-in), LIF or DPSP premiums.ĭeath benefits depend on whether income has started, the source of premium and the guaranteed period chosen. The amount of tax and when it is payable depends on the tax treatment the annuity qualifies for. Only a portion of the income from an annuity purchased with non-registered funds is taxable. Income from an annuity purchased with registered funds is fully taxable to the policyholder in the year it's received.

Registered funds are subject to legislative restrictions.

Income decreases when CPP, QPP or OAS payments begin. Income reduces by a certain percentage selected at issue when one of the annuitants dies.

Reducing payment (joint life annuities).

You select an increase between 1% and 4% at purchase. Income increases yearly by a fixed percentage. Payment amount remains the same throughout the payment period.

Monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually.

0 - 40 years, subject to restrictions based on the source of premium.

Payments may be deferred for a maximum of 10 years, subject to restrictions based on the source of premium.

Locked-in retirement income fund (LRIF).

Registered retirement income fund (RRIF).

Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP).

*Applications with premiums over $5 million are subject to review.

Minimum amount: $5,000 (combined total from all sources).

Registered (including locked-in funds): ages 18 to 100*.

There is an exception if the policyholder has an existing Sun Life Financial policy with a contractual right to purchase a payout annuity.

We'll issue a policy only if the policyholder and annuitant(s) are Canadian residents.