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How To Use Defined Benefit Plans To Write-Off Life Insurance Premiums
Episode 86915th April 2026 • BetterWealth with Caleb Guilliams • BetterWealth Media
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I sit down with top planning expert, Rohit Punyani, to break down how Defined Benefit (DB) plans can be used as a powerful tax strategy for business owners and how they can potentially write off 6 to 7+ figure life insurance premiums. In this masterclass, we cover how DB plans (under 401a) work, who they’re best for, and why they allow for significantly larger deductions than traditional 401(k)s. We also dive into the advanced strategy of integrating life insurance and annuities inside the plan, how “tax arbitrage” is created through funding and distribution, and how policies can be repositioned for long-term, tax-advantaged growth and liquidity, along with policy design secrets you won't learn anywhere else.

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00:00 - Introduction to Cash Balance Plans

01:51 - Background of the Speaker

07:31 - Comparing 401k and 401A Plans

10:00 - Eligible Assets for 401A Plans

11:04 - Contribution Requirements and Constraints

13:00 - The Exit Strategy and Tax Arbitrage

23:00 - Statutory Limits and Plan Design

33:01 - Death Benefits and Spousal Provisions

37:11 - Required Rates of Return

54:49 - Life Insurance as a Bond Proxy

01:03:04 - Estate Planning Strategies

01:06:12 - Qualifying for a 401A Plan

01:09:16 - Employee Participation and Retainment

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