What is Tax-Deferred? | SIE, SERIES7, SERIES65 Exam Prep
Jan 1, 2026
Tax-deferred means investment growth is not taxed until funds are withdrawn, typically in retirement. Traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and annuities offer tax-deferred growth, with contributions often being pre-tax and withdrawals taxed as ordinary income.
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š” Exam Tip: Tax-deferred = taxed LATER as ordinary income (not capital gains). 10% penalty before 59½. RMDs at 73. Examples: Traditional IRA, 401(k), annuities. No step-up in basis at death.
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