Message With Money Gift In Washington
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Express Joy: ``I'm so happy to give you this!'' Share the Thought Behind the Gift: ``I saw this and thought of you because...'' Wish Them Happiness: ``I hope this brings you as much joy as you bring to my life.'' Encourage Enjoyment: ``I hope you enjoy it!'' Keep it Simple: ``Just a little something for you.''
Washington does not have an inheritance tax. Washington does have an estate tax. During a general election in November 1981, the voters repealed an inheritance tax and enacted an estate tax. The change from an inheritance tax to an estate tax became effective January 1, 1982.
Washington has no gift tax, so you'll only be subject to the federal gift tax, which says you can give up to $19,000 to individuals without any tax implications in 2025. That number is up from $18,000 in 2024. Any amount gifted over the threshold counts against your 2025 lifetime exemption of $13.99 million.
No state officer or state employee may accept gifts, other than those specified in subsections (2) and (5) of this section, with an aggregate value in excess of fifty dollars from a single source in a calendar year or a single gift from multiple sources with a value in excess of fifty dollars.
No, it does not. Paying the college tuition DOES NOT count against the gift tax limit. Paying for school loans DOES count against the gift tax limit. School tuition and school loans are not the same thing.
A contribution to a 529 plan is considered a completed gift from the contributor to the beneficiary for gift tax purposes. Effective January 1, 2024, the federal annual gift tax exclusion increased from $17,000 in 2023 to $18,000 for a single individual and from $34,000 to $36,000 for married couples filing jointly.
Gift contributions can be sent by check to almost any 529 plan. Make the check payable to the 529 plan and write the beneficiary's name and account number on the check.
If you decide to frontload or superfund your 529 plan, you'll have to file IRS Form 709, the gift tax return, in each of the five years to indicate that the contribution is being spread over five years.
