He has told you that his father recently died, and since he is the only living relative, the business tha his father worked for is going to pay a him a death benefit of $20,000 at a rate of $4,000 per year over the next five years, starting in 2024. He has heard that he can receive up to $10,000 per year without paying tax and has asked you to confirm whether this is true.

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Answer the following question in detail. Assume this follows the Canadian Income Tax Act.

He has told you that his father recently died, and since he is the only living relative, the business that
his father worked for is going to pay a him a death benefit of $20,000 at a rate of $4,000 per year
over the next five years, starting in 2024. He has heard that he can receive up to $10,000 per year
without paying tax and has asked you to confirm whether this is true.
Transcribed Image Text:He has told you that his father recently died, and since he is the only living relative, the business that his father worked for is going to pay a him a death benefit of $20,000 at a rate of $4,000 per year over the next five years, starting in 2024. He has heard that he can receive up to $10,000 per year without paying tax and has asked you to confirm whether this is true.
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