Retirement and Other Insurance Concepts
Under an Executive Bonus Plan (IRC Section 162), how are premium payments structured and taxed for the executive?
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. Section 162 executive bonus plans pay deductible bonus compensation to an executive to pay premiums on a policy owned by the executive.Source: IRS Publication 525 — Executive Bonus Taxation
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