Do I have to pay a gift tax on the money given to my wife and me for our wedding?
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That is a good question, with an easy answer. You, as the receiver of the gift, do not pay the gift tax. The donor pays the tax. However, anyone can give an individual a gift of money, property or any…
When does the recipient of a gift have to pay the gift tax?
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The IRS may look to the recipient of the gift to pay the gift tax if the donor did not pay the tax. Usually, the only situation where the IRS pursues the recipient of the gift is after the donor…
What Document Support Is Needed for Charitable Contributions
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Here are the rules for deducting charitable contributions and the supporting documents needed. Any contribution of $250.00 or more must be substantiated by a contemporaneous written receipt by the donee organization. This receipt must state whether or not the donee…
Can the IRS force the recipient of a gift to pay the gift tax when the donor does not?
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When the donor of a large gift does not pay the gift tax owed, the IRS can seek to have the tax paid by the donee. This usually occurs in the situation where the donor has died without paying the…