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What does "Tax Deferred" mean? Tax deferred refers to investments in government approved accounts that allow a tax deduction for the contributions into the accounts and the taxes are not due until after the profits are withdrawn from the account. Tax deferred accounts include retirement accounts such as IRAs, education accounts like 529s, and health savings accounts.
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