The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 increased the basic exclusion amount (BEA) for estate and gift tax purposes from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 which, after allowing for inflation adjustments, [...]
As the end of the year approaches, it may be prudent to consider making gifts and taking advantage of annual gift tax exclusions. For 2015, an individual is permitted to gift $14,000 per [...]