What is the Gift Tax in the United States, and how does it impact individuals giving and receiving gifts?

Modified on Tue, 10 Oct, 2023 at 4:18 PM

The Gift Tax applies to the giver of a gift when the total exceeds the annual exclusion limit. Most individuals can gift a certain amount each year tax-free, but exceeding this limit requires filing a gift tax return.

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