Submitted By: Helen
Answered: April 15, 2014 8:30 am

Is the $255 death benefit from Social Security that I received when my spouse died taxable?

No. This lump-sum death payment is tax free.

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Tax Glossary

Gross receipts

Total business receipts reported on Schedule C or Schedule C-EZ before deducting adjustments for returns and allowances and cost of goods sold.

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