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Put 0:  Note: The death benefit exclusion is not available for individuals who died after August 20, 1996.

 

If you are the beneficiary of a deceased employee (or former employee) who died before August 21, 1996, you may qualify for a death benefit exclusion of up to $5,000. The beneficiary of a deceased employee who died after August 20, 1996, won't qualify for the death benefit exclusion.

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