Turquoise Company Purchased a Life Insurance Policy on the Company's

question 25

Multiple Choice

Turquoise Company purchased a life insurance policy on the company's chief executive officer, Joe. After the company had paid $400,000 in premiums, Joe died and the company collected the $1.5 million face amount of the policy. The company also purchased group term life insurance on all its employees. Joe had included $16,000 in gross income for the group term life insurance premiums. Joe's widow, Rebecca, received the $100,000 proceeds from the group term life insurance policy.

• A) Rebecca can exclude the life insurance proceeds of $100,000, but Turquoise Company must include $1,100,000 ($1,500,000 - $400,000) in gross income.
• B) Turquoise Company and Rebecca can exclude the life insurance proceeds of $1,500,000 and $100,000, respectively, from gross income.
• C) Turquoise Company can exclude $1,100,000 ($1,500,000 - $400,000) from gross income, but Rebecca must include $84,000 in gross income.
• D) Turquoise Company must include $1,100,000 ($1,500,000 - $400,000) in gross income and Rebecca must include $100,000 in gross income.
• E) None of these.

Distinguish between bearer and order instruments and their respective requirements for negotiation.

Understand the conditions under which a holder can become a holder in due course (HDC) and the protections afforded to HDCs.

Comprehend the implications of unauthorized completion or alteration of negotiable instruments.

Identify the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved in the issuance, transfer, and payment of negotiable instruments.

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