Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Increases The limit on annual tax-free gifts without interfering with the estate tax exemption has moved from 16,000 to 17,000 per donee for 2023. This means that a couple could give $34,000 to each of their adult children, grandchildren,...
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Spouses can combine $10 Mil Estate Tax Exemption
Starting in 2011 widows and widowers can add to their own estate tax exemption the unused exemption of the spouse who died most recently. This provision, plus an increase in the exemption amount to $5 million per person, enables married couples together to transfer as...
New Estate Tax Law
Here is a quick summary of the new Estate Tax rates signed into law December 17, 2010 2010 Estate Tax Exclusion amount: $5,000,000 Maximum tax rate: 35% Carryover basis: Option to elect carryover basis instead of estate tax treatment Gift Tax Exclusion amount:...
2010 Estate and Gift Tax Changes
Here is a detailed Explanation of the Estate and Gift Tax Changes: 2010 Estate Tax *Basic exclusion amount: $5,000,000 Formerly called applicable exclusion amount Unified credit: $1,730,800 *Maximum tax rate: 35% Level where 35% rate begins: $500,000 But no tax until...
IRS Adjustments for Inflation
The IRS announced the following inflation adjustments for 2009: The value of each personal and dependency exemption, available to most taxpayers, is $3,650, up $150 from 2008. The new standard deduction is $11,400 for married couples filing a joint return (up $500),...
