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The IRS mandates that any loan between family members be made with a signed written agreement, a fixed repayment schedule, and a minimum interest rate. (The IRS publishes Applicable Federal Rates (AFRs) monthly.)

Be sure to sign the family loan agreement and keep a copy for yourself and once you pay the money, make sure it's traceable to avoid any disputes ? never pay in cash. After the repayments start, ensure you keep record of all payments.

If you loan a significant amount of money to your kids ? over $10,000 ? you should consider charging interest. If you don't, the IRS can say the interest you should have charged was a gift. In that case, the interest money goes toward your annual gift-giving limit of $17,000 per individual (as of tax year 2023).

What should be in a personal loan contract? Names and addresses of the lender and the borrower. Information about the loan co-borrower or cosigner, if it's a joint personal loan. Loan amount and the method for disbursement (lump sum, installments, etc.) Date the loan was provided. Expected repayment date.

Legal prerequisites The borrower's approval is required before the loan may be made. The borrower must be able to pay back the loan. If the loan is not repaid within a reasonable amount of time, often one year, the lender must be able to collect on it.

The IRS mandates that any loan between family members be made with a signed written agreement, a fixed repayment schedule, and a minimum interest rate. (The IRS publishes Applicable Federal Rates (AFRs) monthly.)