Gift Tax and Estates

Gift tax is a federal tax applied to an individual giving anything of value to another person without expecting something of equal value in return, while estate tax is levied on the transfer of the "taxable estate" of a deceased person, whether this transfer is to a beneficiary or otherwise. Both are integral parts of the United States transfer tax system and are subject to complex regulations, including exemptions and deductions that affect tax liability.

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Trusts, Estates, Gift Tax, & Tax-Exempt Organizations
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