Which of the following policies would be deemed a MEC?ASingle Premium Whole LifeBVariable Universal LifeC10-pay Whole LifeDUniversal Life
A: Single Premium Whole Life-Since a single premium life insurance policy clearly does not pass the 7-pay test, it will automatically be deemed a MEC.
A policy that is deemed a MEC (Modified Endowment Contract) will have tax consequences for the policyholder, such as penalties for early withdrawal. The policy will be deemed a MEC if the payments made into the policy exceed the amount necessary to provide the death benefit as per IRS regulations.
Out of the options given, the policies that are likely to be deemed MECs are Single Premium Whole Life and 10-pay Whole Life. This is because both of these policies involve a single premium payment or a limited payment period, which increases the likelihood of exceeding the IRS threshold for MEC status.
Variable Universal Life and Universal Life policies are unlikely to be deemed MECs since the premiums can be flexible, allowing the policyholder to adjust the payments as needed to prevent becoming a MEC. The policyholder can also choose to reduce the death benefit or withdrawal amounts to avoid the MEC classification.
In conclusion, the policies that are likely to be deemed MECs are A) Single Premium Whole Life and C) 10-pay Whole Life.
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