Who Must File and Pay the Federal Gift Tax?

Individuals who make a gift to another individual or entity that exceeds a certain amount must file a gift tax return and pay the federal gift tax. The gift giver can choose to pay the federal gift tax at the time of filing the return or opt to apply the excess against the lifetime unified gift tax and estate tax exemption.

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State Gift Taxes

For the most part, the gift taxes that are set by the federal government are the only gift taxes that apply to monetary gifts and estate gifts that are given. These gift and estate tax rates are invariable between each of the states and the same rate applies to each state in the country.

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