Do I have to pay taxes on money received from a life insurance policy?

Do I have to pay taxes on money received from a life insurance policy?

Generally, life insurance proceeds you receive as a beneficiary due to the death of the insured person, aren’t includable in gross income and you don’t have to report them. However, any interest you receive is taxable and you should report it as interest received. Nov 4, 2021

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