I received a check from the trust for the international brotherhood of electrical workers pension benefit fund. It says it’s a death claim. Is this money taxable?

[dkmndkmn1]

My dad passed away and his union sent me what they called a death claim. A check for less than $1000 representing payment of the death claim. Trying to figure out what to do with this on my income taxes. I did not receive a form such as 1099 – INT or any other form except for this letter. Then a little while later, the check came.

[JamesG1]

Generally, life insurance proceeds after the insured's death are not reported as taxable income to the beneficiaries.  

Check with the issuer of the check to see whether the distribution is considered taxable income.

See also this TurboTax Help.