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posted Oct 31, 2019 2:33:44 AM

Where do I claim funeral expenses toward a death benefit?

Where do I claim the funeral cost?

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Level 15
Oct 31, 2019 2:33:46 AM

Sorry, but funeral expenses are not an eligible deduction and cannot be claimed on any tax returns. 

The CPP Death Benefit is a payment made that is supposed to help with funeral expenses for a deceased CPP contributor. This is a taxable benefit that must be reported by the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased; or the next-of-kin of the deceased.

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-death-benefit.html

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Level 15
Oct 31, 2019 2:33:46 AM

Sorry, but funeral expenses are not an eligible deduction and cannot be claimed on any tax returns. 

The CPP Death Benefit is a payment made that is supposed to help with funeral expenses for a deceased CPP contributor. This is a taxable benefit that must be reported by the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased; or the next-of-kin of the deceased.

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-death-benefit.html

Level 1
Mar 27, 2021 10:18:34 PM

Hi, my dad passed away back in Oct 2020. My mom received a $2500 death benefit. If I understand correctly, my mom has to report this on her tax return. I have the TurboTax Standard download version, where do I enter this?

 

Thank you!