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.
Before you start buying gifts, it's important to set a budget. A common rule of thumb is that you should spend about 1-2% of your yearly income on gifts.
The Brief. Technology and e-commerce company Coupon Birds surveyed 2,500 parents across the country about their Christmas gift budgets this year. Parents expect to spend $461 per child, on average, this Christmas, the survey found. The state with the highest planned spending was New Jersey, at $712 per kid.
These meaningful holiday wishes are sure to warm hearts this year. Wishing you peace, love, and laughter in the New Year. May the holiday season bring you special moments and happy memories. The greatest gift of all this holiday season is a loving family and close friends. Merry Christmas.
You can ask for Christmas donations by simply stating your cause or organization, explaining what you're collecting donations for, and expressing gratitude for any contributions. For example: ``This Christmas, we're collecting donations to support local families in need. Your generosity can make a real difference.
You can politely request Christmas gifts by expressing your preferences or interests in a gracious manner. For example, you might say, ``If you're thinking of getting me a gift for Christmas, I've been really interested in (specific item or hobby).
If someone thanks you for a gift, you can respond with any of the following: ``You're welcome.'' ``It was my pleasure.'' ``Glad you liked it.'' ``No problem, happy to do it.'' ``Anytime, happy to make you smile.'' ``It was nothing, just wanted to show you I care.'' ``I'm glad it found a good home.''
If someone thanks you for a gift, you can respond with any of the following: ``You're welcome.'' ``It was my pleasure.'' ``Glad you liked it.'' ``No problem, happy to do it.'' ``Anytime, happy to make you smile.'' ``It was nothing, just wanted to show you I care.'' ``I'm glad it found a good home.''
During the ask Be genuine and authentic. Be clear and concise. Listen actively. Be prepared for something other than a “Yes!” Not everyone is immediately going to want to donate to your cause. Explain what the funds will go toward. Provide options. Create a sense of urgency.
Even if you make gifts to another family member who is not your spouse, a friend, or a business associate, they are not taxable under federal guidelines, until their cumulative value exceeds $15,000 (for 2021).
Here, you'd provide information such as a description of the gift, the recipient, and its value at the time it was made. You may also report transfers subject to the gift tax and/or generation-skipping transfer tax if applicable. In addition, you'd report transfers made to trusts if any.