Retirement and Other Insurance Concepts
When a permanent policy is surrendered for cash, how is the taxable portion of the surrender proceeds calculated?
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. Surrender amounts exceeding the owner's cost basis (premiums paid) are taxed as ordinary income.Source: IRS Publication 525 — Surrender of Policy
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