Life Insurance Taxation: The Rules That Drive Real Net Outcomes
A practical tax map for death benefits, withdrawals, loans, MEC status, and policy transfers.
Core Tax Framework
- Death benefits are generally income-tax free under IRC §101(a), with key exceptions.
- Distributions from non-MEC policies follow basis-first ordering rules in many cases.
- MEC status changes distribution ordering and can create additional penalties.
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