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Which of the Following Statements Is (Are)true Regarding Taxation of Life

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Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding taxation of life insurance?
I.Life insurance proceeds paid in a lump-sum to a designated beneficiary are received free of federal income taxes.
II.The policyowner must pay taxes annually on the amount by which the cash value of his or her life insurance policy has increased.


Definitions:

Debit Balance

A debit balance is an accounting entry that occurs on the left side of the ledger and indicates the amount of money owed or an increase in assets or expenses.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenues, indicating the company's profitability.

Post-closing Trial Balance

A financial statement prepared after closing entries are made, showing the balances of all ledger accounts at the end of an accounting period.

Permanent Accounts

Accounts that carry their ending balances over to the next accounting period and are not closed at the end of the financial year.

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