This would be reported as Other Income. To enter this benefit on your return, follow theinstructions below: Choose the Federal return and the Wages & Income tab. Scroll down to Less Common Income and Show more. Choose Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C. Choose Other Reportable Income and say Yes. The next screen says "Do not enter income reported on Form 1099-MISC". This is where you will enter the description "Foreign Death Benefit" the amount you received, and who received it, if necessary.My condolences on the loss of your spouse.

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How do I report as income a Death Benefit I received from Canada from my deceased husband's Canadian Pension Plan Benefits?

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June 5, 2019
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Best answer by KittyM

This would be reported as Other Income. To enter this benefit on your return, follow the instructions below:

Choose the Federal return and the Wages & Income tab.
Scroll down to Less Common Income and Show more.
Choose Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
Choose Other Reportable Income and say Yes.
The next screen says "Do not enter income reported on Form 1099-MISC". This is where you will enter the description "Foreign Death Benefit" the amount you received, and who received it, if necessary.

My condolences on the loss of your spouse.

K

KittyMAnswer

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This would be reported as Other Income. To enter this benefit on your return, follow the instructions below:

Choose the Federal return and the Wages & Income tab.
Scroll down to Less Common Income and Show more.
Choose Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
Choose Other Reportable Income and say Yes.
The next screen says "Do not enter income reported on Form 1099-MISC". This is where you will enter the description "Foreign Death Benefit" the amount you received, and who received it, if necessary.

My condolences on the loss of your spouse.

M

Mopsey

I got your answer re CPP. Thank you very much. Will it be taxable once I follow your nice clear instructions?

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I also got a separate T4 for a Survivor Benefit. Same procedure?

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ChinShien

Thank you for your clear instructions. Since the amount listed on my NR4 is in Canadian dollars, do I need to convert it to US dollars before inputting it? Or should I just enter the amount listed? Much appreciated.

JosephS1

You should convert into US dollars as the current exchange rate is 1 Canadian dollar = .74 American dollars to avoid paying tax on non-existent money. If you received 1,000 Canadian dollars you would list this under other income as $774 for the exchange rate difference. Exchange rate is as of today.

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