For 2024, the annual gift tax limit is $18,000. (That's up $1,000 from last year's limit since the gift tax is one of many tax amounts adjusted annually for inflation.) For married couples, the combined 2024 limit is $36,000. (That's $2,000 up from the 2023 tax year amount.)
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was signed into law on December 22, 2017, increased the gift tax exclusion in 2018 to $15,000. For 2025, the gift tax exclusion is $19,000 (up from $18,000 for 2024). The exclusion amount is indexed annually for inflation. A separate exclusion is applied for each recipient.
Rather than traditional gifts, I'm reaching out to ask if you would consider contributing towards making my dream come true / my bucket list. Your support would mean so much to me and help me take a step closer to achieving something truly special.
The message should be heartfelt and personalized to the recipient. Avoid clichés and instead focus on specific reasons why you value this person and the gift you've selected. Keep the tone sincere and avoid anything that sounds overly formal or perfunctory.
Here are some short, cute phrases you can use : Wishing you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday! Wishing you a day as special as you are Happy Birthday! Here's to another year of adventure and joy Wishing you a day that's as wonderful as you are
“Wishing you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy. Happy birthday!” “Sending you smiles for every moment of your special day…Have a wonderful time and a very happy birthday!” “Hope your special day brings you all that your heart desires!
Personalize the message with heartfelt wishes, memories, or inside jokes. Be sincere, positive, and specific in your birthday wishes. You can include quotes, poems, or jokes to add a special touch. Remember to keep it concise, genuine, and tailored to the individual to make it memorable and meaningful.
Simple Happy Birthday Wishes Wishing you all the best on your special day. Happy Birthday! I hope your day is full of all your favorite things! On your birthday, I celebrate you and the special place you have in my heart.
There are a few polite ways to request donations instead of birthday gifts: ``In lieu of gifts, please consider making a donation to (charity name) in my honor. Your generosity would mean so much.'' ``This year, I'm asking friends and family to make a donation to (charity) instead of purchasing a gift for me.