Is life insurance a taxable event?

Is life insurance a taxable event?

A life insurance policy loan isn’t taxable as income, as long as it doesn’t exceed the amount paid in premiums for the policy. If you surrender your policy or your policy lapses, the loan (plus interest) is considered taxable income by the IRS, at your ordinary-income rate.

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