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Life

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Life insurance proceeds are not considered taxable income for the recipients for personal income tax purposes. Typically there is a small amount of interest payable for the days between the date of death and the date of payment.  This interest is reportable as income for Federal Income tax purposes. You may wish to consult your tax advisor for further advice.
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