Most people give gifts all the time without even thinking about the potential tax ramifications. Yet technically, whenever you give something to someone, you have to follow the gift-tax rules.

Since 2013, the gift tax filing threshold has been $14,000, making it relatively apparent that if your client made a gift in excess of $14,000 to any one person (other than a spouse) in 2013 or any ...

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 ...

Generally speaking you only need to file a gift tax form when you exceed the annual $11,000 tax-free gift limit. But it's also prudent to send in that Form 709 every time you make a transaction with a ...

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 ...

In the countdown to April 18 (the day tax returns are due this year), many people rushing to prepare their individual income tax returns will overlook another key tax document that's due the same day: ...

Image source: asenal29, Wikimedia Commons. Most people give gifts all the time without even thinking about the potential tax ramifications. Yet technically, whenever you give something to someone, you ...

Most gifts don't require this IRS form, but find out if you're a special case. Most people give gifts all the time without even thinking about the potential tax ramifications. Yet technically, ...