While Canada doesn't have a specific gift tax, you'll want to be strategic about how you structure the transfer to avoid unexpected tax implications. Here are three ways you can transfer property to family members while minimizing or eliminating tax consequences.
U.S. gift tax for Canadian (non-U.S. citizen or U.S. domiciliary) donors For donors who are Canadians and non-U.S. persons, only gifts of U.S. situs property that are “U.S. tangible property” are subject to U.S. gift tax, unless they're made to a U.S. citizen spouse.
(Date) Dear (Donor): I have received your "Offer of Gift," dated ___________________, by which you, on behalf of the (Name of Company), offered to convey (Description of Property) to the United States of America as a gift. I accept with pleasure your gift and conveyance of the (Property), pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2601.
Qualified Transfers: Payments made directly to a qualified academic institution or medical care provider on behalf of the donee escape any gift tax. Transfers to Political Organizations: Exempt, too, from gift tax are gifts made to political organizations.
How Do I Write a Gift Letter? The donor's name, address and phone number. The donor's relationship to the client. The dollar amount of the gift. The date when the funds were (or will be) transferred. A statement from the donor that no repayment is expected. The donor's signature.