18. With regard to the taxation of an annuity's death benefit, which of the following statements is true?
O a. The beneficiary receives the death proceeds tax free.
ob. The beneficiary receives a step-up in basis.
oc. The full amount of the death benefit is taxable to the beneficiary.
od. The amount of the death benefit that exceeds the amount of invested principal is
taxable to the beneficiary.

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Based on what you learned about time management which of these statements are true