According to the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, this money is paid out as compensatory damages for victims of terrorism. In a wrongful death case, the damages are caused by personal physical injuries, which the IRS does not tax. As MinhT responded above, this money isn't taxable. I'm sorry for your loss.
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