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1099-R for surrender of life insurance policy

peggygallo
Level 2

When my client cashed out his life insurance policy, he received a letter from the insurance company stating that the Surrender Value was $5,304.84 and the Taxable Gain was $1,930.04.  The check he received was for $5,304.84.  The 1099-R shows $5,304.84 in box 1, nothing in box 2 and $3,374.80 in box 5 (insurance premiums).  When I enter these numbers, the tax return shows the taxable income as $5,305.  Shouldn't he be paying tax on just $1,930?  Even though the 1099-R shows nothing for the taxable portion in box 2, should I enter $1,930 for box 2?

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sjrcpa
Level 15

Yes to both questions.

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