My mother in law passed away and we received $13000 as the only beneficiary on her life insurance plan. Do we need to claim this as income?

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My mother in law passed away and we received $13000 as the only beneficiary on her life insurance plan. Do we need to claim this as income?

Death benefits from a life insurance policy are not taxable and are not reported on your tax return.

Please read this IRS document for more information.

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