Net Investment Income Tax Pursuant to
IRC Section 1411: When applicable, an additional 3.8 % surtax applies to taxpayers with «net investment income» who
exceed threshold income amounts of $ 200,000 for single filers and $ 250,000 for married couples filing jointly.
If the policy is fully surrendered — which means by definition all principal and all gains were withdrawn (at once)-- any gains are fully taxable as ordinary income under
IRC Section 72 (e)(5)(E), to the extent the total proceeds
exceed the cost basis.