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You can transfer money between your Fidelity variable tax-deferred annuity and your Fidelity non-retirement accounts or your bank accounts. Some restrictions may apply.
You can contribute cash from a bank account to buy annuity fund units in your annuity online.
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A confirmation with the confirmation number and the details of your contribution appears after you place your order. You can print this confirmation page for your records.
Generally, business day transactions placed before 3:30 p.m. ET are initiated for processing the same day. Transfer requests placed after 3:30 p.m. ET are credited to your Fidelity account the following business day. Transfer requests are not processed on weekends, or on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or bank holidays.
You are limited to one contribution to your annuity per bank per day.
You can make the following annuity transactions online:
You can withdraw funds from an annuity and direct them to another retirement account by contacting a Fidelity representative at 800-634-9361.
Currently, you can associate only one bank with your annuity contract to receive funds from your annuity, but you can have more than one bank set up to contribute to your annuity. If you want to change the bank that receives funds from your annuity, contact a Fidelity representative at 800-634-9361.
To take an early withdrawal from your annuity due to disability, contact a Fidelity representative at 800-634-9361.
A withdrawal from your annuity based on pro-rata allocation is a calculation that results in a percentage sold from each fund you hold in your annuity, which will maintain approximately your current allocation when the withdrawal is complete.
The minimums and maximums for online transfers into an annuity are as follows:
The maximum withdrawal amount using Fidelity.com is $100,000 per account. To make a withdrawal greater than $100,000, you must make a request via a completed paper form. To get a copy of the form, contact a Fidelity representative at 800-634-9361.
The maximum total withdrawal amount over a 7-day period using Fidelity.com is $100,000 per annuity contract. If you updated your mailing address within the past 15 business days, you will not be allowed to request an online withdrawal.
Withdrawals of taxable amounts from an annuity are subject to ordinary income tax, and, if taken before age 59 ½, may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty. IRS regulations considers annuity withdraws either "early" or "normal" depending upon your specific situation:
Fidelity reports your withdrawal (distribution) to the IRS on Form 1099R.
For annuities, IRS regulations require Fidelity to withhold federal income tax at the rate of 10%, unless you elect not to have federal income tax withheld (provided you supplied Fidelity with a U.S. address). Your state income tax withholding requirements are determined by the state of residence indicated in your legal address on file with Fidelity, and whether or not federal income tax is withheld. When you request a distribution using Fidelity.com, the appropriate state tax information and withholding options display. Contact a Fidelity representative at 800-634-9361 to learn more. If you need specific information, consult a tax advisor.
Regardless of whether you elect a withholding percentage for your annuity withdrawal, you are responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, as well as estimated tax payments and penalties, if any. Withdrawals before age 59½ may be subject to a 10% early withdrawal penalty. For more information, consult a tax advisor.
Online withdrawals are treated as one-time, unique requests. If you elected a federal tax withholding percentage for a previous online withdrawal request, that percentage only applies to that particular withdrawal.
State tax withholding laws on retirement distributions vary. Your state of legal residence is determined by the legal address you have on file with Fidelity. If you do not have a legal residence on file, Fidelity uses the state from your mailing address. Your state's tax regulations may require that Fidelity withhold state tax from your distribution if you have elected to have federal tax withheld. When requesting an annuity distribution, the state tax withholding information and withholding options are displayed for your state of legal residence.
Your state's tax regulations may require Fidelity to withhold a portion of the gross distribution (or withdrawal). For some states, the state tax withholding information and options that apply for your annuity withdrawal may depend on whether you elect to withhold federal tax.
For more information on state tax withholding requirements, call a Fidelity representative at 800-634-9361. If you need specific information, consult a tax advisor. Whether you elect to have a portion of your withdrawal withheld, you are responsible for the full payment of any state or local taxes, federal income tax, and any penalties that may apply to your distribution. You may be responsible for estimated tax payments and could incur penalties if your estimated tax payments are not sufficient.
The date a withdrawal (distribution) is processed determines the year in which it is applicable. The amount of time it takes for an annuity withdrawal request to be processed varies by the withdrawal method selected (e.g., transfer to a non-retirement account or a bank account). If your withdrawal may affect your tax situation, make sure to allow adequate processing time. Generally, to have your withdrawal (distribution) apply to the current year, submit your online request by December 15. If you are requesting a distribution after December 15, call a Fidelity representative at 800-634-9361 to determine the best way to process your distribution to satisfy any applicable deadlines.
In addition to ordinary income tax, an early withdrawal from an annuity may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty. When the early withdrawal is due to disability, the penalty may be waived. Contact your tax advisor for more information.