If I leave behind money from a death policy what will the tax be if I leave it to my wife?

Posted 23 June 2015

Russ said:
25 May 2015 at 10:08

If I leave behind money from a death policy what will the tax be if I leave it to my wife?

TaxTim Marc said:
25 May 2015 at 12:31

It will not be taxes, death policy payouts are exempt from taxation.

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