Life Insurance Exam [National] 66 – Income Taxation of Death Benefits Explained

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. This episode covers content for the National Exam life estate exam. In this episode you will learn: • The fundamental rule under IRC Section 101(a)(1) that keeps death benefits income tax-free. • How to calculate the taxable portion of installment payouts using the PIT mnemonic. • The specific tax-free qualifications for accelerated death benefits in cases of terminal illness. • The tax implications and limits associated with employer-provided group life insurance over $50,000. • How to distinguish between income tax and estate tax triggers to avoid common exam traps. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep