District of Columbia Gift of Stock Interest in Business to Family Member

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A gift involves transferring title by voluntary action of the owner without receiving anything in exchange. A gift of property is a:
  • passing of title;
  • made with the intent to pass title;
  • without receiving money or value in consideration for the passing of title.


The following form is a gift to a family member of stock in a business owned by the donor.

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When gifting an asset to a child or grandchild, the asset value must be assigned for federal tax purposes. Unlike a cash gift (where the value is inherent and understood), gifting an ownership stake in a business requires that the value of the ownership stake (the gift) be determined.

A sole proprietorship cannot be transferred to another party. However, it may able to have its assets transferred to a new owner. The new business owner must have his own separate legal business structure in order to receive the assets.

How gifts of business assets work. If your business makes a gift of a non-inventory asset, it will receive a charitable income tax deduction based on the appraised fair market value of the asset. The income tax deduction for a gift from a business is limited to 10% of the corporation's taxable income.

Consider transferring the business as a gift and drawing an income from the new owners. The lifetime federal gift tax exemption can change annually. The latest information can be found in our Annual Limits Guide. This gives business owners considerable latitude to transfer part or all of the company as a gift.

A gift of an ownership stake in your company is the simplest approach. This could be accomplished with a direct gift or a gift to an irrevocable trust, which would allow you to have more control over the shares after the gift and provide potential liability/divorce protection for the gift recipient.

General Rules. Whenever someone purchases shares of stock, that person receives an ownership interest in the particular corporation. In general, there aren't any restrictions to gifting away the stock -- it's treated as the holder's property and the holder is free to do with it as he pleases.

Can a business be transferred to another person? Yes, a business can be transferred to another person, by sale, reapportionment of multiowner businesses or lease-purchase. A business owner can also transfer a business to a person through gradual cash gifts or by bequeathing the business.

Background: Unlike gifts made on a personal level, gifts from an employer to employee (outside the context of employment) are generally taxable to the recipient as supplemental wages. In other words, the gifts are subject to both income tax and employment taxes.

6 Key Considerations for Passing Down a Family BusinessIdentify a successor(s).Consider having the next generation participate in the business before transferring ownership and management duties.Decide whether to transfer the business by a gift or a sale.More items...

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District of Columbia Gift of Stock Interest in Business to Family Member