The taxation status of death benefits is as follows:
Payment | Taxation Status |
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Wholly dependent partner pension (periodic and lump sum) | Exempt |
Additional Compensation Following Death | Exempt |
Financial Assistance to WDP | Exempt |
Eligible Young Person Lump Sum | Exempt |
Eligible Young Person Periodic Payments | Exempt |
Other Dependant Lump Sums | Exempt |
MRCA Supplement | Exempt |
Funeral Benefits | Exempt |
Education Assistance for Children | Exempt when paid to a child under 16, Taxable when paid to a child over 16, unless paid to an eligible child of a deceased member or former member of the ADF whose death has been accepted under the MRCA as having been related to ADF service |
Bereavement Payments based on SRDP, PI and ADA | Exempt |
Bereavement Payments based on Incapacity Payments | Taxable (refer to chapter 7.10 of the MRCA policy handbook for further information) |