Payments from an annuity purchased from an insurance company are not taxable until the taxpayer has recovered the purchase price of the annuity.

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Annuity payments are typically taxable as income when received, regardless of whether the purchase price has been fully recovered. The taxable portion is based on the earnings, while the return of the original investment is not taxed.

Payments from an Annuity Purchased from an Insurance Company Are