The IRS taxes gifts made over a certain dollar amount. A gift letter is a piece of legal, written correspondence explicitly stating that money received isn't expected to be repaid.One, a gift is not taxable for the donor or donee unless it exceeds lifetime gift tax exclusion during their lifetime. The gift tax is the responsibility of the eligible person receiving the motor vehicle. The general rule is that any gift is a taxable gift. However, there are many exceptions to this rule. You can deduct a part of your medical and dental expenses, and amounts you paid for certain taxes, interest, contributions, and other expenses. A gift letter is an important, formal, legal piece of documentation that can help explain that a (usually rather large) sum of money was gifted to you. In "The Simple Path to Wealth," JL Collins presents a clear, accessible guide to achieving financial independence and creating a life of freedom. Minimum qualifications for applicants include the following: 1.