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Taxation of Retirement Accounts and Insurance Products Quiz

#1

Which retirement account allows for tax-deferred growth of investments?

401(k)
Explanation

Tax-deferred investment growth

#2

Which insurance product provides a tax-free death benefit to beneficiaries?

Whole life insurance
Explanation

Tax-free death benefit

#3

Which retirement account is specifically designed for self-employed individuals or small business owners?

SEP IRA
Explanation

For self-employed or small business

#4

Which insurance product offers coverage for a specified period and does not accumulate cash value?

Term life insurance
Explanation

Specified term coverage, no cash value

#5

Which insurance product offers a death benefit and a cash value component that can grow over time?

Whole life insurance
Explanation

Death benefit with growing cash value

#6

What is the penalty for early withdrawal from a traditional IRA before the age of 59½?

10%
Explanation

10% penalty

#7

What is the maximum annual contribution limit for a Roth IRA in 2024?

$7,000
Explanation

Max contribution: $7,000

#8

What is the penalty for early withdrawal from a Roth IRA earnings before the age of 59½?

No penalty
Explanation

No penalty for early withdrawal

#9

Which insurance product offers both a death benefit and an investment component?

Variable life insurance
Explanation

Combines death benefit and investment

#10

At what age can you start taking penalty-free withdrawals from a traditional IRA?

59½
Explanation

Penalty-free at 59½

#11

Which insurance product allows policyholders to invest premiums in various investment options?

Variable life insurance
Explanation

Policyholder investment options

#12

Which of the following retirement accounts does not require mandatory minimum distributions (RMDs) starting at age 72?

Roth IRA
Explanation

No mandatory distributions at 72

#13

Which retirement account allows for contributions made with pre-tax dollars but withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income?

401(k)
Explanation

Pre-tax contributions, taxed withdrawals

#14

Which retirement account is not subject to income restrictions for contributions?

401(k)
Explanation

No income restrictions

#15

What is the primary advantage of a Roth IRA over a traditional IRA?

Tax-free withdrawals
Explanation

Withdrawals are tax-free

#16

Which retirement account is funded with after-tax dollars but offers tax-free withdrawals in retirement?

Roth IRA
Explanation

After-tax funding, tax-free withdrawals

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