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Attempting to split gifts with a non-US citizen or non-US resident. Both spouses must be US citizens or residents to split gifts. Overlooking the value in meeting with a tax professional prior to making an annual or lifetime gift.

No, the US does not have a foreign gift tax, unlike the foreign inheritance tax. If you receive a gift from a foreign person, the gift is not subject to taxation. However, if the value of the gift exceeds certain thresholds, you must report it to the IRS.

If your spouse is not a U.S. citizen, tax-free gifts are limited to present interest gifts whose total value is below the annual exclusion amount, which is $164,000 (for 2022) and $175,000 (for 2023). There is no lifetime gift tax credit available to offset tax where such gifts result in a tax liability.

6 Tips to Avoid Paying Tax on Gifts Respect the annual gift tax limit. ... Take advantage of the lifetime gift tax exclusion. ... Spread a gift out between years. ... Leverage marriage in giving gifts. ... Provide a gift directly for medical expenses. ... Provide a gift directly for education expenses. ... Consider gifting appreciated assets.

In order to qualify for gift splitting, couples must both agree to the gift and file joint tax returns. Couples must file Form 709 if they decide to use the gift-splitting option or if their gift exceeds the threshold.

A gift to a trust qualifies for gift splitting only if the beneficiary receives a present interest. Spouses can split crummey withdrawal transfers, but the consenting spouse's interest in the trust will need to be ascertainable and severable from the interests of the other beneficiaries of the trust.