Question

Sara purchased a life insurance policy as an investment from her neighbor, Angela. Angela, the original policy holder had paid premiums of $12,000 before the sale. Sara paid Angela $16,500 to acquire the life insurance policy. Sara made additional payments of $5,000. When Angela died, Sara collected $50,000. How much of the policy proceeds is taxable to Sara

Answer 1

Answer:

$16,500

Explanation:

She invested = $12,000

Total money spent to acquire the policy = ($16,500 + $5000) = $21,500

Total money invested on policy = $21500 + $12000

Total money invested on policy = $33500

Money that sara got after angela died = $50,000

Therefore, the taxable proceed will be = $50,000 - $33,500 = $16,500