Description: Basic discussion of premiums paid, investment in the contract, and basis as used in IRC provisions applicable to life insurance and annuity contracts.

Description: The article describes changes to the computation of tax reserves as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Description: The article provides an introduction to tax accounting for U.S. life insurance companies, with a focus on NAIC statutory accounting concepts. The author discusses permanent and temporary differences, the current tax provision, and deferred tax accounting requirements, including admissibility testing under SSAP No. 101.

Description: TAXING TIMES recently sat down with a group of retired tax actuaries to hear about how they got involved in actuarial tax matters and how their tax experience impacted their careers. Their insights will be useful for actuaries who are just starting out in the profession, as well as more seasoned actuaries.

Description: Read the February 2020 issue of Taxing Times, published by the Taxation Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, articles on trends that impact sections and news about section activities.

Description: On May 24, 2005, the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service published a notice of proposed rulemaking the “Notice” proposing regulations under Internal Revenue Code §7702, the federal tax definition of a “life insurance contract.” Discussion of determining 'attained age' for joint or multiple life policies.

Description: Statutory Statement of Accounting Principle SSAP No. 35 prescribes accounting for guarantee fund assessments and potential future premium tax credits against these assessments. This article discusses the deductibility of these assessments for federal income tax purposes, providing updates on recent court cases and regulatory guidance.

Description: This article provides the reader with some insights regarding tax planning under the new required methodology.

Description: A discussion of the effective dates and statutory reserves cap for variable annuities under Actuarial Guideline 43.

Description: This article discusses recent proposals made by the American Council of Life Insurers related to: life insurance reserves annuity reserves and risk-based capital risk-based capital for investments and accounting for Deferred Tax Assets.