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Estate and gift taxes can get complicated, so here's how to avoid them

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Taxes on gifts and estates are governed by the same section of the tax code.

The gift and estate tax is a tax that applies to all unilateral transfers.

Very few people owe either gift or estate taxes because of very high exemption thresholds.

You should consider speaking with a financial advisor if you want professional guidance.

Adding someone as a joint owner to an asset means that you've given them a portion of ownership.

The gifts and estate tax is a tax on any unilateral transfer from one person to another.

It applies any time you give someone ownership or control over an asset.

The IRS may see this as a gift if you're withdrawing or benefiting from the account, which could trigger the gift tax.