A beneficiary has just received a claim payment for a life insurance policy. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the federal income tax liability owed?

A beneficiary has just received a claim payment for a life insurance policy. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the federal income tax liability owed?




  • A flat tax of 10% is owed on all proceeds
  • Federal income tax is owed if proceeds exceed $250,000
  • No federal income tax is owed on life insurance proceeds
  • Tax liability owed depends on the type of life insurance policy


Answer: No federal income tax is owed on life insurance proceeds

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