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.

Analyze the effects of market conditions on elasticity.

Understand how taxes influence supply and demand.

Recognize the relationship between elasticity and total revenue.

Derive implications of elasticity for marketing and pricing strategies.

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