There is no tax on payouts. Benefits from life insurance paid in one lump sum are exempt from federal income tax because beneficiaries do not count them as income.

The cost of living is not a concern for dependents. The majority of policy calculators suggest using a multiple of your gross income that is between seven and ten years to cover major expenses like mortgages and college tuition without necessitating loans for the surviving spouse or children.

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