Estates and trusts are taxpayers for Pennsylvania personal income tax purposes. Recipients generally never owe income tax on the gifts.Pennsylvania does not have gift tax however, there is a federal gift tax. If you give a gift in excess of the annual exclusion amount, the tax law provides you with a unified credit to offset any gift tax you may owe. If their gift is too large, they may have to fill out a gift tax form when filing returns. Pennsylvania does not have gift tax however, there is a federal gift tax. The lender may require proof that the funds are indeed a gift and not a loan, often in the form of a gift letter. Form 4506T has multiple uses and special attention must be taken when completing the form for a gift tax inquiry.