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.

A key rule is that the giver is responsible for any tax, not the recipient. But most people never owe any gift tax because of ...

If you give someone cash or property valued at more than the 2023 annual exclusion limit of $17,000 ($34,000 for married joint filers), you'll have to fill out Form 709 for gift tax purposes. But ...

In a continued push to overhaul its tax processing technology, the Internal Revenue Service contracted robotic intelligence company Ripcord to digitize some of its data. The pilot program, dubbed the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Thinking about giving money or assets to loved ones? Whether it’s a generous graduation gift, help with a down payment or part of your estate planning strategy, understanding how the gift tax limit ...