Amherst Resident Seeks Advice
Giving more than $15,000 in cash or assets to one person may mean that you have to a file a gift tax return at the end of the year. What qualifies as a gift by the IRS may surprise you, including paying for a child’s wedding, adding cash to an elderly family member’s bank account and even gifting a car. While all of these may not require you to pay a gift tax, you will need to file IRS Form 709 to fully disclose the information.