Updated for 2026 tax year

The Definitive
Gift Tax Resource

Free calculators, expert guides, and a nationwide directory of qualified professionals. Everything you need to navigate gift tax — in one place.

Annual Exclusion
$19,000
per recipient (2026)
Lifetime Exemption
$15,000,000
per person (2026)
Gift Tax Rate
40%
on amounts over exemption
Form 709 Deadline
April 15
same as income tax

Important: Gift Tax Exemption May Change

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions that set the current high lifetime exemption of $15,000,000 are scheduled to sunset. Without Congressional action, the exemption could drop significantly. Many advisors recommend making large gifts now to lock in the higher exemption under the IRS's anti-clawback rule.

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Quick Gift Tax Check

Giving less than $19,000 per person? No tax, no filing.

Giving more? It counts against your $15,000,000 lifetime exemption.

Married? Gift splitting doubles your annual exclusion to $38,000.

Paying tuition or medical bills directly? Those are always tax-free.

Need to file Form 709? Our calculator tells you instantly.

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