DaveF1006
Employee Tax Expert

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Yes, you do need to report the cash surrender value even if you do not receive a payout. As far as the value showing in the account, this is the cash surrender value if you were to cash out the policy.  It's not the death benefit. I just want to make this clear in case of there is any confusion.

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