Comparing the tax treatment of part surrenders and full segment surrenders
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In part 1, Barry compares the tax treatment of part surrenders and full segment surrenders. He also considers the options to mitigate potentially adverse tax implications of a part surrender where a full segment surrender would have been a more tax efficient option.
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This content is directed only to persons having professional experience in matters relating to personal investment (investment professionals) and should not be distributed to anybody else. It has been prepared for general information purposes only. It does not constitute advice (whether investment, legal, regulatory, tax or otherwise) provided by BMO Global Asset Management (EMEA) (BMO). Certain content in this document is based on our own reading of legislation, regulation, or guidance issued by a government or regulatory authority, as at December 2020, which is subject to ongoing change. Tax treatment is based upon individual circumstances. BMO gives no warranty or representation, whether express or implied, that such content is up to date, complete, or accurate.
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