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Madnessmom
Jul 21, 2008, 05:51 AM
How do I gift money to my children without paying taxes?
ScottGem
Jul 21, 2008, 06:10 AM
Keep your gifts under $10K annually.
AtlantaTaxExpert
Jul 21, 2008, 11:40 AM
Actually, the annual limit is up to $12,000 per year. Plus, that is PER GIVER PER GIFTEE.
Example: A wealthy couple wishes to start transferring some assets to their only son, who is married with five children.
The FATHER can give $12K to his son, $12K to the son's wife, and $12K to EACH child, for a total of $84K.
The MOTHER can do the same, transferring ANOTHER $84K.
TOTAL TRANSFER: $168K, and NOTHING has to be reported.
ScottGem
Jul 21, 2008, 04:45 PM
I vaguely remember the limit being upped, but wasn't sure. I figured someone would correct the amount, thanks.
And yes, the limit is per person per gift, so a married couple can can each give $12K to each person.
MukatA
Jul 21, 2008, 10:45 PM
How do I gift money to my children without paying taxes?
Read more about gifts exclusion and gift tax return
Read Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Gift Tax (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/03/us-gift-tax.html)