The gift tax limit affects how much can be given each year without tax consequences. See what counts as a gift and when ...

Most people won’t owe gift tax in 2025 or 2026. Learn the annual limits, lifetime exemption, when Form 709 is required, and ...

Fewer taxpayers are subject to gift taxes thanks to a $12,920,000.00 lifetime gift tax exemption for 2023. Because many taxpayers do not fall under the exemption amount, they do not necessarily have ...

The return (Form 709) is due on or before April 15 following the close of the calendar year for which the return is made; however, if the donor is given an extension of time for filing the income tax ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Gift tax returns could be the most misunderstood, neglected, and ...

Many people give a gift of money to celebrate an occasion or milestone for a loved one without contemplating taxes. And in most cases, you don’t have to worry about it because of the annual tax-free ...

Want to get on someone’s good side? Help them out financially? Or, perhaps, just make them really happy? Give ‘em a gift! (Cash is always nice.) But if you’re in a gift-giving mood, and you have a lot ...