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Annuity Payments vs. Lump Sum Payment: Tax Implications

The U.S. Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) is far from simple as most of us are aware, and consists of several thousands of pages. It is also constantly changing. This complexity and state of constant flux is not necessarily a bad thing however. In some cases, it can work to one’s advantage, particularly when it comes to certain types of annuities – even if those annuities are sold for a lump sum.

Before going any further, two things need to be said; first, neither CBC nor the company’s employees or contractors are offering tax advice here. Tax law is a legal specialty all its own, and every individual’s financial circumstance is unique. Anyone facing decisions about liquidating an annuity or structured payment should consult a tax professional before committing to any course of action. Secondly, there are several different types of annuities and structured payouts, all of which are treated differently under the  IRC.

Annuities and structured payments generally fall into one of three broad categories:

  • Investments: in the past, this was usually a method to ensure guarantee income for a set period of time or for the remainder of a measuring life. This is commonly used as a retirement tool.  Today, there are many different types of accounts and investments that do this, such as fully taxable policies, deferred policies which can be held individually or in retirement accounts such as IRAs and 401(k) plans.
  • Structured Settlements: these may result from a successful legal action (lawsuit) or an insurance claim. Personal injury structured settlements are often paid in monthly or annual installments.
  • Lottery Winnings: Those rare individuals whose number finally comes up are usually offered a choice between a lump sum payment (which is about 60% of the total jackpot), or yearly payments spread out over 20 years.

Selling structured payments in exchange for a lump sum involves all three.

If you purchase a taxable investment annuity or win a lottery, taxes will be withheld from your prize before you receive it.

As far as a court-awarded settlements or private legal settlements for personal injury settlements, the IRS has ruled that such payments are non-taxable by the Federal or state governments.

You will be interested to know that in Private Letter Ruling 119273-97, the IRS says that you incur no tax liability when you sell your structured settlement to another individual or business entity. If however you are doing this in order to invest in something else, any interest or return on that investment is subject to the normal tax rate.

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Selling Your Structured Settlement: Avoiding Rip-offs

It’s no secret that in America today consumers have come to doubt the ethical standard by which Wall Street and financial institutions abide.  Certainly the events beginning in 2008 have caused many to question the effectiveness of the rules and regulations governing many financial products.  While very few individuals such as Bernie Madoff have gone to prison in order to serve as token examples for an increasingly enraged citizenry, the fact is that when it comes to engaging in virtually any type of financial transaction involving large sums of money, you need to protect yourself.

Despite deregulation of financial services over the past thirty years and limited enforcement of existing laws, you’ll be happy to know that when it comes to factoring companies – that is to say, structured settlement buyers – there are substantial legal protections still in place for sellers.

The Structured Settlement Protection Act of 2002 is federal legislation that mandates a number of safeguards for recipients seeking to liquidate all or a portion of their future payments in order to maintain the favorable tax treatment of personal injury settlements. The main protection is the requirement that all structured settlement transactions conducted by a factoring company be reviewed and approved by a court of law before they are allowed to go through.  It also requires full disclosure of all terms up front as well as a “cooling off” period during which a seller may withdraw from the transaction.

The best way to protect yourself, however, is to trust your instincts and do your due diligence. Check the Better Business Bureau and read up on the company’s profile. Virtually every business currently operating receives a few complaints; however, if there is an unusually high number of these complaints and many of them are listed as “unresolved,” it should serve as a warning. You will also want to make certain that the factoring company with which you are doing business is licensed, bonded and insured (where applicable) to ensure the company you are dealing with is likely to be around for the long term.

Take time to look into the company’s relationships with insurance companies and litigation firms as well as its former clients. Strong, positive relationships are a good indicator that the company is operating in an honest and ethical manner.

If the structured settlement buyer with which you are doing business employs high-pressure tactics and is circumspect about the terms of the deal – or makes unrealistic promises (such as a guarantee that you will receive your check in an unreasonably short period of time), chance are that it’s time to seek another buyer.

You should also take nothing for granted: read all documents with which you are presented, and have your own attorney review them if you find them difficult to understand.

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Annuity Payments vs. Lump Sum Payment: Tax Implications

The U.S. Internal Revenue Code is far from simple as most of us are aware, and consists of several thousands of pages. It is also constantly changing. This complexity and state of constant flux is not necessarily a bad thing however. In some cases, it can work to one’s advantage, particularly when it comes to certain types of annuities – even if those annuities are sold for a lump sum.

Before going any further, two things need to be said; first, neither CBC nor the company’s employees or contractors are offering tax advice here. Tax law is a legal specialty all its own, and every individual’s financial circumstance is unique. Anyone facing decisions about liquidating an annuity or structured payment should consult a tax professional before committing to any course of action. Secondly, there are several different types of annuities and structured payouts, all of which are treated differently under the IRC.

Annuities and structured payments generally fall into one of three broad categories:

  • Investments: in the past, this was usually a life insurance policy which, if the insured lived beyond the term of the policy, would start providing payments on a scheduled basis. It is how many people funded their retirements in last century. Today, there are many different types of accounts and investments that do this, such as IRAs and 401(k) plans.
  • Settlements: these may result from a successful legal action (lawsuit) or an insurance claim. When the amount is several hundreds of thousands, or millions of dollars, such settlements are paid in yearly installments.
  • Lottery Winnings: Those rare individuals whose number finally comes up are usually offered a choice between a lump sum payment (which is about 60% of the total jackpot), or yearly payments spread out over 20 years.

Selling structured settlements in exchange for a lump sum involves only the last two.

If you win a lottery of course, taxes will be withheld from your prize before you receive it – so even if you sell these structured payments later, it won’t make any difference, since you’ve already paid taxes on it.

As far as a court award, the IRS has ruled that such payments are non-taxable by the Federal or state governments.

You will be interested to know that in Private Letter Ruling 119273-97, the IRS says that you incur no tax liability when you sell your structured settlement to another individual or business entity. If however you are doing this in order to invest in something else, any interest or return on that investment is subject to the normal tax rate.

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Getting The Best Deal For Your Structured Settlement

It goes without saying that anyone who offers to buy your structured settlement and annuity for a lump sum are in business to make a living – nobody does this out of the sheer goodness of his or her heart. As with every other financial transaction, there are going to be fees involved, which are going to come out of the full amount. In other words, in accepting a settlement lump sum, you are going to get less than you would had you held on to it and accepted the structured settlement payments over time.

The difference is what the funding organization gets for providing you with this service.

The good news for you is that the structured settlement funding industry has gotten quite competitive in recent years – and that competition is heating up all the time. This makes it easier for you to find a buyer who will give you the best deal on your annuity payments or structured settlement. Because the “discount rate” – the percentage of the entire sum that the funding company takes as a fee for this service – can vary from as little as 8% to as much as 18%, it’s a good idea to do some shopping around.

On the other hand, “cheap” does not always mean “better.” You may be better off paying a little more to a company that is reputable and provides a superior level of service that paying less to a company that is going to pull tricks such as prolonging the court process – one of a number of tricks that are sometimes used in order to squeeze a little more out of a client.

Your first step should be to go to the Better Business Bureau and check out some funding companies. Most companies that have been in business for several years or longer will receive some feedback from customers through the BBB. However, if a company has had more than five complaints in recent years and/or a number of unresolved complaints, that’s a red flag – meaning you probably don’t want to do business with them.

You also need to do your own due diligence. Know beforehand exactly how much you think your annuity or structured settlement is worth – after all, though you won’t get full value for it, you want to retain as much value as possible. Solicit competitive quotes from a number of different structured settlement companies, and insist on full disclosure of any and all fees and discounts.

The structured settlement companies with which you consider doing business should be operating in your best interests, regardless of the profit motive. If their professionals feel that selling your structured settlement or annuity is not a good choice for you (and for some people, it isn’t), they should tell you this and explain exactly why.  Unfortunately not all companies are created equal.

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Annuity Payments vs. Lump Sum Payment: Tax Implications

The U.S. Internal Revenue Code is far from simple as most of us are aware, and consists of several thousands of pages. It is also constantly changing. This complexity and state of constant flux is not necessarily a bad thing however. In some cases, it can work to one’s advantage, particularly when it comes to certain types of annuities – even if those annuities are sold for a lump sum.

Before going any further, two things need to be said; first, neither CBC nor the company’s employees or contractors are offering tax advice here. Tax law is a legal specialty all its own, and every individual’s financial circumstance is unique. Anyone facing decisions about liquidating an annuity or structured payment should consult a tax professional before committing to any course of action. Secondly, there are several different types of annuities and structured payouts, all of which are treated differently under the IRC.

Annuities and structured payments generally fall into one of three broad categories:

  • Investments: in the past, this was usually a life insurance policy which, if the insured lived beyond the term of the policy, would start providing payments on a scheduled basis. It is how many people funded their retirements in last century. Today, there are many different types of accounts and investments that do this, such as IRAs and 401(k) plans.
  • Settlements: these may result from a successful legal action (lawsuit) or an insurance claim. When the amount is several hundreds of thousands, or millions of dollars, such settlements are paid in yearly installments.
  • Lottery Winnings: Those rare individuals whose number finally comes up are usually offered a choice between a lump sum payment (which is about 60% of the total jackpot), or yearly payments spread out over 20 years.

Selling structured settlements in exchange for a lump sum involves only the last two.

If you win a lottery of course, taxes will be withheld from your prize before you receive it – so even if you sell these structured payments later, it won’t make any difference, since you’ve already paid taxes on it.

As far as a court award, the IRS has ruled that such payments are non-taxable by the Federal or state governments.

You will be interested to know that in Private Letter Ruling 119273-97, the IRS says that you incur no tax liability when you sell your structured settlement to another individual or business entity. If however you are doing this in order to invest in something else, any interest or return on that investment is subject to the normal tax rate.

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Gardasil Miscarriage

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Mini-Sentinel is a pilot project to inform the development of an active surveillance system, the Sentinel System, for monitoring the safety of FDA-regulated medical products. FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) is currently evaluating three different vaccines (RotaTeq, Rotarix and Gardasil) using the Mini-Sentinel system. The inclusion of these vaccines as the subject of a Mini-Sentinel safety evaluation does not mean that a causal association exists between the vaccine and the health outcome being investigated. These evaluations are being conducted to provide better information to help clarify potential safety concerns that have been reported by other surveillance systems and enable FDA to better assess any potential risk.

  1. Intussusception after rotavirus vaccination. Intussusception is the most common form of bowel obstruction in infancy and has been closely monitored since the voluntary withdrawal of the first rotavirus vaccine: Rotashield. FDA carefully assessed the risk for intussusception in large clinical trials in more than 60,000 children prior to licensure for both of the currently available rotavirus vaccines (RotaTeq and Rotarix). No increased risk for intussusception was observed in these trials for either vaccine. However, several postmarketing studies from other countries have subsequently suggested a potential increased risk. (FDA is conducting a Mini-Sentinel safety assessment because intussusception is a very rare event and studies thus far have not been large enough to sufficiently evaluate this risk among children in the United States. Mini-Sentinel has the largest general population cohort for vaccine safety surveillance in the United States and FDA is conducting this investigation to better quantify the potential risk of intussusception among US children.
  2. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) after human papillomavirus vaccine. Venous thromboembolism is a condition that involves blood clots that form in the deep veins of the body (deep vein thrombosis) or in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). VTE can result from a combination of hereditary and acquired risk factors, including hormonal contraception. FDA approved Gardasil in 2006 based on studies involving more than 21,000 males and females. No increased risk for VTE was identified in these studies. Post licensure surveillance in the Vaccine Safety Datalink identified no safety risks among eight health outcomes which were evaluated, but a non-statistically significant increased rate of VTE after Gardasil was reported.[3] However, all of the confirmed cases of VTE in this study had other risk factors present that might explain their blood clots. FDA is conducting this Mini-Sentinel safety assessment to evaluate VTE with improved control for these other risk factors.

 

 

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The results of these two studies will be published and made publicly available upon completion. FDA will evaluate any new safety information from these assessments and will provide updates to healthcare providers and the public to ensure the safe use of vaccines. The Mini-Sentinel safety assessments are part of FDA’s efforts to enhance vaccine safety surveillance, communication, and protection of public health.

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Gardasil Miscarriage

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The FDA has recently received inquiries regarding the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA fragments in Gardasil and is aware that information related to this issue is on the internet. A concern that the presence of these fragments could represent contamination of the vaccine arises from an unpublished report that recombinant HPV L1-specific DNA sequences were present in 13 vials of Gardasil from different lots.

The presence of DNA fragments is expected in Gardasil and not evidence of contamination. Based on the scientific information available to FDA, Gardasil continues to be

safe and effective, and its benefits continue to outweigh its risks.

 

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Key Facts:

  • Gardasil does contain recombinant HPV L1-specific DNA fragments, but these are not contaminants. DNA encoding the HPV L1 gene is used in the vaccine manufacturing process to produce the virus-like particles that make up the vaccine. The presence of these DNA fragments is expected, is not a risk to vaccine recipients, and is not a safety factor. DNA is the “blueprint” for the majority of living organisms and carries the genetic instructions for how cells function and grow.
  • The vaccine manufacturing process is highly regulated under FDA’s current good manufacturing practice requirements, including inspections conducted by FDA of the manufacturing processes and facilities.
  • Since the early development of Gardasil, FDA and the manufacturer (Merck and Co., Inc.) have known that after purification of the vaccine, small quantities of residual recombinant HPV L1-specific DNA fragments remain in the vaccine. Gardasil does not contain DNA from other HPV genes or any full-length infectious HPV genomes.
  • As it does with all vaccines, FDA continues to monitor the safety of Gardasil. For example, FDA recently evaluated the results of a postmarketing study, which included 189,629 females ages 9 to 26 years, 51% of whom were 9 to 15 years of age to assess the risk for onset of new autoimmune diseases after vaccination with Gardasil. Examples of these types of diseases include juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, etc. The results of this study showed that there is no elevated risk for onset of new autoimmune disease associated with the use of Gardasil.
  • FDA also continually reviews all reports of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System after vaccination with Gardasil, and there is no evidence of unusual clinical patterns or high reporting rates of adverse events, including autoimmune diseases.

 

One of FDA’s highest priorities is the protection of public health through safe and effective vaccines. As it does with all vaccines, FDA will continue to monitor the safety of Gardasil.

 

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Gardasil Paralysis

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More (12/21/11) on Gardasil Paralysis:

The FDA has recently received inquiries regarding the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA fragments in Gardasil and is aware that information related to this issue is on the internet. A concern that the presence of these fragments could represent contamination of the vaccine arises from an unpublished report that recombinant HPV L1-specific DNA sequences were present in 13 vials of Gardasil from different lots.

The presence of DNA fragments is expected in Gardasil and not evidence of contamination. Based on the scientific information available to FDA, Gardasil continues to be

safe and effective, and its benefits continue to outweigh its risks.

More relevant Information for Gardasil Paralysis

Key Facts:

• Gardasil does contain recombinant HPV L1-specific DNA fragments, but these are not contaminants. DNA encoding the HPV L1 gene is used in the vaccine manufacturing process to produce the virus-like particles that make up the vaccine. The presence of these DNA fragments is expected, is not a risk to vaccine recipients, and is not a safety factor. DNA is the “blueprint” for the majority of living organisms and carries the genetic instructions for how cells function and grow.

• The vaccine manufacturing process is highly regulated under FDA’s current good manufacturing practice requirements, including inspections conducted by FDA of the manufacturing processes and facilities.

• Since the early development of Gardasil, FDA and the manufacturer (Merck and Co., Inc.) have known that after purification of the vaccine, small quantities of residual recombinant HPV L1-specific DNA fragments remain in the vaccine. Gardasil does not contain DNA from other HPV genes or any full-length infectious HPV genomes.

• As it does with all vaccines, FDA continues to monitor the safety of Gardasil. For example, FDA recently evaluated the results of a postmarketing study, which included 189,629 females ages 9 to 26 years, 51% of whom were 9 to 15 years of age to assess the risk for onset of new autoimmune diseases after vaccination with Gardasil. Examples of these types of diseases include juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, etc. The results of this study showed that there is no elevated risk for onset of new autoimmune disease associated with the use of Gardasil.

• FDA also continually reviews all reports of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System after vaccination with Gardasil, and there is no evidence of unusual clinical patterns or high reporting rates of adverse events, including autoimmune diseases.

One of FDA’s highest priorities is the protection of public health through safe and effective vaccines. As it does with all vaccines, FDA will continue to monitor the safety of Gardasil.

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Actos Class Action Lawsuit

Actos Class Action Lawsuit: There are both short-term and long-term complications associated with urinary diversion. In the immediate post­operative period, urine can leak from the site where the ureters were sewn into the bowel. This is generally self- limiting and heals on its own several days to a week after surgery. Very rarely is any intervention required. If you do have a urine leak after surgery, your physician will likely monitor this by the output of your drains that were placed at the time of the operation. When the drain output decreases, this is a sign that the leak has healed. The majority oflong-term complications patients experience after cystectomy are related to the urinary diversion. In fact, 10-20 percent of patients will need an additional procedure at some point over their lifetime to correct a problem with the urinary diversion. Over time, scar tissue can form at the site where the ureters were attached to the bowel, narrowing the lumen (cavity of the tube) that urine drains through. This is called a stricture. If a stricture occurs, it can inhibit the drainage of urine from the kidney, causing an obstruction. If this happens to you, you may feel pain in your back similar to that of a kidney stone, but some patients have no symptoms whatsoever if the stricture occurs slowly over time.

Your physician will periodically evaluate your kidneys with CTs or ultrasound to ensure proper drainage. Treatment for anastomotic strictures involves opening up this narrowed area to its previous size to allow the normal flow of urine into the ileal conduit or urinary reservoir. This can often be accomplished endoscopically without intra-abdominal surgery, but if such conservative measures fail, open surgery with anastomotic revision may be warranted. Fortunately, anas­tomotic strictures only occur in 3-7 percent of patients, and open surgery for such strictures is even rarer.

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Similarly to the narrowing that can occur at the connection between the ureters and the bowel, patients with ileal conduits can experience narrowing of the stoma at the level of the skin, which can impede the drainage of urine into the bag. This is known as stomal stenosis. Although this can be managed in the short term by simply placing a catheter into the stoma to allow drainage of urine, a surgical proce­dure is often necessary to revise the stoma. This procedure can generally be done on an outpatient basis.

There are several long-term complications specifically related to the fact that urine comes in contact with the intestinal portion of the diversion. Metabolic complications, such as acidosis, can occur but are often not clinically significant. The risk for clinically significant acidosis is higher in patients with continent urinary diversion because there is more intestinal surface area that comes in contact with the urine. Your physician will periodically monitor you for metabolic changes simply by checking lab tests. The majority of metabolic disturbances can be treated with dietary supplementation. Five to 10 percent of patients with urinary diversion form urinary stones at some point in their life, and approximately the same number experience repeated bouts of urinary tract infection or pyelonephritis.

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Continent urinary diversions have several complications that are unique compared with that of the ileal conduit. Patients with continent catheterizable diversion over time can experience leakage of urine from their catheterizable channel. Scar tissue can also form at the site of the cath­eterizable channel, causing difficulty with catheterization. Both problems generally require a secondary procedure to revise this portion of the diversion. Men and women with orthotopic urinary reconstructions can experience both urinary incontinence and urinary retention. The incidence of incontinence is greater in men than in women, but the incidence of urinary retention is greater in women. Urinary retention is often managed with clean intermittent catheterization, which consists of self-passage of a urinary catheter via the urethra several times a day to empty the diversion. If the idea of self-catheterization is unpalatable to you, this is something you should keep in mind when considering your choice of urinary diversion.

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