In 2003, Chain, Inc. purchased a $1,000,000 life insurance policy on its president, of which Chain is the beneficiary. Information regarding the policy for the year ended December 31, 2006, follows:
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Cash surrender value, 1/1/06 |
$ 87,000 |
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Cash surrender value, 12/31/06 |
108,000 |
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Annual advance premium paid 1/1/06 |
40,000 |
During 2006, dividends of $6,000 were applied to increase the cash surrender value of the policy. What amount should Chain report as life insurance expense for 2006?
- $40,000
- $25,000
- $19,000
- $13,000