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The document provides instructions for Form 709, the United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return for gifts made during the calendar year 2015. It outlines the requirements for filing, including annual exclusion amounts, who must file, and details on taxable gifts and generation-skipping transfers. Key updates include the annual gift exclusion remaining at $14,000 and an increase to $147,000 for gifts to non-citizen spouses. The document also discusses penalties for late filing and provides guidance on completing the form accurately.

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Begin by reviewing the General Instructions section to determine if you are required to file Form 709 based on your gift amounts.
Complete Part 1—General Information, filling in your name, address, and other personal details as required.
List each reportable gift in Schedule A. Ensure you categorize them correctly under Parts 1, 2, or 3 based on their tax implications.
If applicable, complete Schedules B, C, and D for any prior gifts or GST exemptions that may apply.
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Do I need to file form 709?

In general. If you are a citizen or resident of the United States, you must file a gift tax return (whether or not any tax is ultimately due) in the following situations. If you gave gifts to someone in 2024 totaling more than $18,000 (other than to your spouse), you probably must file Form 709.

Why might a taxpayer choose to file form 709 even if no gift tax is owed?

Certain gifts necessitate a Form 709 to make a specific gift tax election, regardless of the amount gifted or the amount of exemption used. In some cases, the IRS requires a timely filed Form 709 as the only proper method for a taxpayer to make such elections.

Is form 709 difficult to fill out?

The government requires this to keep track of your lifetime gift and estate tax exemption. Its only when you use up the large lifetime exemption that you would owe an out-of-pocket tax. Still, filling out Form 709 can get complicated.

Can I fill out form 709 online?

There are two options for getting started with e-filing: Option 1 Authorize a reporting agent to prepare, sign and e-file the Form 709 return for you. Option 2 Become an authorized e-file provider by completing the IRS e-file application and choosing the provider role(s) that meet your needs.

How much money can you receive as a gift without declaring it?

The giver will generally file a gift tax return when the gift exceeds the annual gift tax exclusion amount, which is $18,000 per recipient for 2024 (the annual gift tax exclusion for 2025 is $19,000.) This means a giver can give up to $18,000 per recipient per year without being required to file a gift tax return.

Do I really need to file form 709?

You must file a gift tax return if you made any gift to your spouse of a terminable interest that does not meet the exception described in Life estate with power of appointment, later, or if your spouse is not a U.S. citizen and the total gifts you made to your spouse during the year exceed $185,000.

Can IRS form 709 be electronically filed?

The IRS will start accepting Form 709 - Gift Tax Return in June of 2025. This will be available to electronically file in our system beginning in Tax Year 2025. Any returns that need filed for Tax year 2024, will need to be paper filed.

Do I need to report a gift I received on my tax return?

If you receive a gift, you do not need to report it on your taxes. According to the IRS, a gift occurs when you give property (like money) without expecting anything in return. If you gift someone more than the annual gift tax exclusion amount ($17,000 in 2022), the giver must file Form 709 (a gift tax return).

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