Question 9004 of 303 · California Life-Only Agent Exam
When a policy is surrendered for more than the owner's investment in the contract, the excess is
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Correct answer to question 9004
- B: taxable as ordinary income
Explanation
The gain is the surrender proceeds minus premiums paid (cost basis), and it is ordinary income.
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