For purposes of determining the present value of an annuity, an
interest for life or a term of years, or a remainder or a reversionary
interest, Revenue Ruling 2010-01 indicates the applicable federal rate
under section 7520 for January 2010 is 3.0%; down 0.2% from the
December and November rates of 3.2%. In
addition, the deemed rate of return for transfers during 2010 to pooled
income funds that have been in existence for less than three taxable
years is 4.6%; down 0.2% from the 2009 deemed rate of 4.6%.
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