The Annual Increase in the Cash Surrender Value of a Life

question 87

Multiple Choice

The annual increase in the cash surrender value of a life insurance policy:

• A)Is taxed when the individual dies and the heirs collect the insurance proceeds.
• B)Must be included in gross income each year under the original issue discount rules.
• C)Reduces the deduction for life insurance expense.
• D)Is not included in gross income each year because of the substantial restrictions on gaining access to the policy's value.
• E)None of the above.

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