This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
The gift letter must: specify the dollar amount of the gift; specify the date the funds were transferred; include the donor's statement that no repayment is expected; and indicate the donor's name, address, telephone number, and relationship to the borrower.
You'll use the same process to write a check for a gift as you would in any other case. You'll make the check payable to the gift recipient, and you can choose how much you'd like to gift to each person.
The gift tax limit (aka the annual gift tax exclusion) in 2024 was $18,000 per recipient. For 2025, the limit has been adjusted for inflation and raised to $19,000. You'll have to report any gifts you give above that amount to the IRS on your tax return with Form 709.
(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.
The gift letter must: specify the dollar amount of the gift; specify the date the funds were transferred; include the donor's statement that no repayment is expected; and indicate the donor's name, address, telephone number, and relationship to the borrower.
The best way to prove that a transfer of property qualifies as a gift is with evidence of the intent of the donor. The donor must intend to make a permanent transfer without any expectation of receiving something in return.
A mortgage gift letter must contain certain details, including the donor's name and contact information, the gift amount, and specifics about the property being purchased. The letter is written and signed by the donor, though many mortgage lenders provide templates to make the process easier.