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A policyowner has a universal life policy with an Adjusted Cost Basis (ACB) of zero. If the policyowner takes a policy loan of $5,000, what are the tax implications?

The adjusted cost basis (ACB) is reduced by the Net Cost of Pure Insurance (NCPI). If the ACB is zero and a policy loan is taken, the full amount of the loan is

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Question: A policyowner has a universal life policy with an Adjusted Cost Basis (ACB) of zero. If the policyowner takes a policy loan of $5,000, what are the tax implications?

Answer options:

  • The loan is tax-free as it is considered a debt. ✅ The entire loan amount is taxable as income to the policyowner.
  • Only the interest portion of the loan is taxable.
  • The loan is only taxable if the policy is surrendered in the same year.

Correct answer: The entire loan amount is taxable as income to the policyowner.

Explanation: The adjusted cost basis (ACB) is reduced by the Net Cost of Pure Insurance (NCPI). If the ACB is zero and a policy loan is taken, the full amount of the loan is considered a policy gain and is taxable as income.

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