Carin, a widow, elected to receive the proceeds of a $150,000 life insurance policy on the life of her deceased husband in 10 installments of $17,500 each. Her husband had paid premiums of $60,000 on the policy. In the first year, Carin collected $17,500 from the insurance company. She must include in gross income:

a. $0.

b. $2,500.

c. $10,000.

d. $25,000.

e. None of these.

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Marvin Nunez

18 March, 05:39

Carin, a widow, elected to receive the proceeds of a $150,000 life insurance policy on the life of her deceased husband in 10 installments of $17,500 each. Her husband had paid premiums of $60,000 on the policy. In the first year, Carin collected $17,500 from the insurance company. She must include in gross income:

a. $0.

b. $2,500.

c. $10,000.

d. $25,000.

e. None of these.

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Karlie Pace · Answer 1

B. USD 2,500/-

Explanation:

She has evidently selected an annuity which will pay her USD 150,000 face value of the mentioned policy in addition to that also an amount of USD 25,000 in interest, both chunks in 10 increments, the interest is taxable.