Life insurance death benefits are generally not subject to federal income tax, and Florida has no state income tax, estate tax, or inheritance tax. In most cases your Florida beneficiaries receive the full death benefit tax-free.
Exceptions include interest earned if the benefit is paid in installments, and policies transferred for value. Very large estates may owe federal estate tax, since life insurance you own counts toward your taxable estate. Some families use an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) to help avoid that. For larger estates, coordinate with a Florida estate planning attorney or CPA.
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