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I D E A S T O H E L P
G R O W Y O U R
B U S I N E S S
©Copyright2014.CBIZ,Inc.NYSEListed:CBZ.Allrightsreserved.
BY DUSTY FARBER
I
n 2013, Phil Mickelson, one of the world’s most famous golfers,
publicly complained about the 60% tax rate levied on his $60
million income. After a publicity backlash, Mickelson backed
away from his initial comments. Still, his complaint raises a good
point. How can high wage earners grow personal wealth while
income taxes grow ever higher?
Mere financial success may not be enough to grow personal
wealth. State and federal tax rates and the Net Investment
Income Tax (NIIT) penalize high wage earners. Without a well-
thought-out strategy, rising tax rates will limit the ability to
accumulate sufficient wealth to fund an intended future lifestyle or
meet important personal goals.
Wealth Creation Using Cash Value Life Insurance
The practice of wealth management demands more
sophisticated tools to preserve and grow the wealth one has
earned. Included in this new arsenal is life insurance. Permanent
life insurance offers the potential for accumulation of funds
through:
• tax-deferred growth of policy cash values
• potential for income tax-free withdrawals
• policy loans
Unlike many qualified retirement plans, life insurance has
no funding limits based on income and no 10% penalty for cash
value withdrawals prior to age 59-½*
. The tax-free death benefit
associated with life insurance will protect one’s family and provide
immediate liquidity when they need it the most. Few wealth
management tools can claim such advantages.
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC)
Most individuals use some form of a qualified plan to save
for retirement. However, such qualified plans restrict their ability
to accumulate enough money to fund the retirement lifestyle they
desire. To offset this restriction, many companies establish NQDC
plans such as Section 162 plans or Supplemental Retirement
Plans (SERP). These plans may be constructed in a variety of
ways whereby either the individual voluntarily defers part of their
compensation or the company funds the plan as part of a bonus
arrangement.
When Your Business Is Your Largest Asset
For a business owner whose company is a significant
portion of their wealth, having a well-designed succession plan is
essential to preserving the value of the business. Partnerships
and closely held corporations in particular often face the dilemma
our business is growing yours
Personal Wealth
Using Insurance to Grow Personal Wealth
Article reprinted from Summer 2014GROWTHBIZS T R A T E G I E S
of what happens when one partner or owner dies or becomes
incapacitated to the point their valuable services are no longer
available. The strategic use of life insurance solves that problem.
The surviving or continuing partner(s) or owner(s) can use the
death benefit proceeds to buy out the deceased or add Long Term
Care Rider to the policy in case of the partner’s incapacity. The
business survives and all parties are treated fairly.
In a small business, there are often key employees who have
a critical impact on the company’s bottom line. Life insurance
purchased by the business on the life of the employee or key
person can help make up for lost sales or earnings or cover the
costs of finding and training a replacement should that person
unexpectedly pass away.
In summary, astute use of strategically employed insurance
products presents an opportunity to reduce tax impacts and grow
personal wealth. It is also a technique that becomes more benefi-
cial the higher taxes go.
*Distributions from a Modified Endowment Contract (MEC) may be subject
to income tax, and an additional 10% federal income tax penalty applies to
taxable distributions received before the policy owner reaches age 59-½.
DUSTY FARBER
CBIZ Life Insurance Solutions, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA • 310.268.2000
dfarber@cbiz.com @cbizlife

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Using Insurance to Grow Personal Wealth

  • 1. I D E A S T O H E L P G R O W Y O U R B U S I N E S S ©Copyright2014.CBIZ,Inc.NYSEListed:CBZ.Allrightsreserved. BY DUSTY FARBER I n 2013, Phil Mickelson, one of the world’s most famous golfers, publicly complained about the 60% tax rate levied on his $60 million income. After a publicity backlash, Mickelson backed away from his initial comments. Still, his complaint raises a good point. How can high wage earners grow personal wealth while income taxes grow ever higher? Mere financial success may not be enough to grow personal wealth. State and federal tax rates and the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) penalize high wage earners. Without a well- thought-out strategy, rising tax rates will limit the ability to accumulate sufficient wealth to fund an intended future lifestyle or meet important personal goals. Wealth Creation Using Cash Value Life Insurance The practice of wealth management demands more sophisticated tools to preserve and grow the wealth one has earned. Included in this new arsenal is life insurance. Permanent life insurance offers the potential for accumulation of funds through: • tax-deferred growth of policy cash values • potential for income tax-free withdrawals • policy loans Unlike many qualified retirement plans, life insurance has no funding limits based on income and no 10% penalty for cash value withdrawals prior to age 59-½* . The tax-free death benefit associated with life insurance will protect one’s family and provide immediate liquidity when they need it the most. Few wealth management tools can claim such advantages. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) Most individuals use some form of a qualified plan to save for retirement. However, such qualified plans restrict their ability to accumulate enough money to fund the retirement lifestyle they desire. To offset this restriction, many companies establish NQDC plans such as Section 162 plans or Supplemental Retirement Plans (SERP). These plans may be constructed in a variety of ways whereby either the individual voluntarily defers part of their compensation or the company funds the plan as part of a bonus arrangement. When Your Business Is Your Largest Asset For a business owner whose company is a significant portion of their wealth, having a well-designed succession plan is essential to preserving the value of the business. Partnerships and closely held corporations in particular often face the dilemma our business is growing yours Personal Wealth Using Insurance to Grow Personal Wealth Article reprinted from Summer 2014GROWTHBIZS T R A T E G I E S of what happens when one partner or owner dies or becomes incapacitated to the point their valuable services are no longer available. The strategic use of life insurance solves that problem. The surviving or continuing partner(s) or owner(s) can use the death benefit proceeds to buy out the deceased or add Long Term Care Rider to the policy in case of the partner’s incapacity. The business survives and all parties are treated fairly. In a small business, there are often key employees who have a critical impact on the company’s bottom line. Life insurance purchased by the business on the life of the employee or key person can help make up for lost sales or earnings or cover the costs of finding and training a replacement should that person unexpectedly pass away. In summary, astute use of strategically employed insurance products presents an opportunity to reduce tax impacts and grow personal wealth. It is also a technique that becomes more benefi- cial the higher taxes go. *Distributions from a Modified Endowment Contract (MEC) may be subject to income tax, and an additional 10% federal income tax penalty applies to taxable distributions received before the policy owner reaches age 59-½. DUSTY FARBER CBIZ Life Insurance Solutions, Inc. Los Angeles, CA • 310.268.2000 dfarber@cbiz.com @cbizlife