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IRS Form 1099-SB (Tax Year 2024)

Seller's Investment in Life Insurance Contract

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About IRS Form 1099-SB

IRS Form 1099-SB is a tax form used by insurance companies to report the sale, transfer, or assignment of life insurance policies from one company to another. The form provides information on the surrender or termination of a life insurance contract when it's transferred for valuable consideration, usually in connection with a life settlement.

Who Issues Form 1099-SB: The insurance company that originally held the policy issues Form 1099-SB. It is issued when a life insurance policy is sold or transferred in exchange for a cash payment or other consideration to another insurance company.

Who Receives Form 1099-SB: The form is sent to the insurance company or entity that acquired the policy and to the IRS. The original policy owner (typically the individual insured) generally does not receive this form directly; instead, it goes to the acquiring party.

Purpose of Form 1099-SB: The form is used to report the cost basis of the policy being transferred. This is the amount originally paid into the policy plus any additional premiums, and it helps the new policy owner understand their tax liability. The form is also issued to the new policyholder so they can calculate potential gains or losses for tax purposes when the policy is eventually surrendered or matures.

Due Date: The issuing insurance company must provide Form 1099-SB to the new owner by January 31 and file it with the IRS by February 28 if filed on paper, or by March 31 if filed electronically.