Most people give gifts all the time without even thinking about the potential tax ramifications. Yet technically, whenever you give something to someone, you have to follow the gift-tax rules.

Most taxpayers, from individuals to married couples, are unfamiliar with the concept of the gift tax. The government assesses this tax on certain transfers of money or other assets from one person to ...

Gift tax can apply when you give money or other assets to someone else. As the gift-giver, you’re responsible for paying any tax due. The IRS allows you to make financial gifts up to a certain ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images The term gift splitting refers to an estate planning ...

Thinking about giving money or assets to loved ones? Whether it’s a generous graduation gift, help with a down payment or ...