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 ...

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.

Wondering if you’ll owe federal gift tax in 2025? You’re probably in the clear. Most people never pay the gift tax thanks to generous annual and lifetime ...

If in 2018 you gave someone cash or property valued at more than $15,000 or if you do so in 2019, you’ll have to fill out Form 709 for gift tax purposes. But don’t fret. This doesn’t always mean ...

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, ...