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.
At minimum, a gift letter should include: The giver's name and relationship to the borrower. The dollar amount of the gifted funds. The source of the gifted funds, such as an account number and statements.
Spouses may not file a joint gift tax return. Each individual is responsible to file a Form 709. You must file a gift tax return to split gifts with your spouse (regardless of their amount) as described in Part III Spouse's Consent on Gifts to Third Parties, later.
A. You must file form 709 separately. It is not part of your income tax filing.
Generally, spouses who are both US citizens may transfer unlimited amounts to each other without incurring any gift tax, as any assets in excess of the couple's combined estate tax exemption ($27.98 million in 2025) will be taxed at the death of the surviving spouse, and transferring assets to the survivor only defers ...
(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 actual or the maximum dollar amount of the gift; include the donor's statement that no repayment is expected; and. indicate the donor's name, address, telephone number, and relationship to the borrower.
Your lender may provide you with a gift letter template. If that's the case, you can simply pass it along to the gift giver and have them fill it out. If the lender doesn't provide you with a gift letter template, be sure to verify the gift letter requirements.
They are legally binding — While giving a family member a financial gift may not feel like a big deal to some people, gift letters are not only a formality. They are a legally binding document that both parties must sign.