Is the survivor's pension subject to taxes?

When a spouse dies, the survivor may receive a survivor's pension that represents part of the deceased's retirement. But is this amount taxable? Depending on the nature of the pension plan and the beneficiary's income, this pension can be subject to tax or exemption and paid to the deceased's children. Understanding these rules allows us to anticipate possible tax deductions and avoid misreporting. In this article, we explain in detail the taxat…