Taxation of Life Insurance Products
Life insurance premiums are paid with after-tax dollars, but the earnings in the account can grow tax-deferred. If the policyholder decides to withdraw some of the cash value, the IRS uses a first in, first out assumption. The principal is assumed to be withdrawn first and the earnings last. Withdrawals of principal will not be taxed, but withdrawals of interest will be taxed at the policyholder’s ordinary income rate.
Loans taken against the policy will have no tax consequences.
When the insured dies, the death benefit is included in the individual’s estate and will be figured into the calculation of estate taxes. But the beneficiary will not have to pay any income taxes on the death benefit.
• Note: The IRS treats withdrawals from life insurance products on a FIFO basis, but it treats withdrawals from annuities on a LIFO basis.
different kinds of insurance policies
Length of Coverage
Premiums
Death
Benefit
Cash Value of Policy
Security?
Used when?
Term Life Insurance
Term of policy
Fixed, but higher to extend policy
Guaranteed amount
None
No
Young person who wants money for spouse and kids, best value
Whole Life
As long as premiums are paid
Fixed
Guaranteed amount
Fixed, guaranteed minimum return that can be increased by dividends from the company
No
Wants death benefit, but also wants a savings vehicle
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