IFSE Institute Related Exams
LLQP Exam
Johann owns a $250,000 whole life insurance policy. The policy has a cash surrender value (CSV) of $55,000 and an adjusted cost basis (ACB) of $30,000. Johann would like to cancel his policy and use the cash surrender value to fund a new business. If his marginal tax rate is 40%, how much will he have left after cancelling his policy?
Abishola purchases segregated funds from her insurance agent Bob. Before finalizing the transaction, she tells Bob that she will need the funds in a few months to make a down payment on a condo. Later, when Abishola calls to withdraw her funds, Bob informs her that she will incur a fee for withdrawing her funds prematurely. Abishola complains to Bob, and then to Bob's supervisor, without receiving a satisfactory response. To which organization can Abishola escalate her complaint?
Jean recently retired at age 60. A passionate art collector for some 30 years, Jean now has an impressive collection of Canadian paintings. His collection, which he acquired at a cost of $150,000, is currently valued at $600,000.
Jean has over $450,000 in his RRSP. He has been living alone in a rental condo since his divorce five years ago.
When he dies, Jean will leave his property to his only child, Claudia, who is 33, married and has two children.
If he does not make any provisions to cover the tax liability, how will Jean's tax return be affected for the year of his death?