Uncategorized A Comprehensive Guide to Taxes and Inheritance Impact of the Living Needs Rider! Why You Must Be Careful of “Unused Funds,” Even Though Living Benefits are Tax-Exempt
The Living Needs Rider, which is beneficial upon a terminal diagnosis, has a major advantage: the "benefit received while alive is tax-exempt." However, utilizing this rider requires careful consideration, as it affects the calculation of future inheritance tax and the division of assets. In particular, a crucial point of caution is that if the insured passes away leaving unused funds from the benefit, the tax-exempt allowance normally applied to the death benefit cannot be utilized, potentially increasing the burden of inheritance tax. This article details the rider's tax mechanism and the specific impact on inheritance that families should be aware of.