Begin by reviewing the tax return scenario below. Then, prepare 2016 gift tax returns (Form 709) for
Question:
Begin by reviewing the tax return scenario below. Then, prepare 2016 gift tax returns (Form 709) for both of the Smiths to compute the total taxable gifts (line 3) for Robert and Angela. Stop with line 3 of page 1, but complete pages 2 and 3 of the return.
A fill-in 2016 Form 709 PDF can be found in the course. Instructions for Form 709 can be found at https://www.irs.gov/forms. Save the tax returns separately in PDF format, with your last name in the filename, and submit the two PDF files. TAX RETURN SCENARIO
Robert F. and Angela M. Smith, ages 70 and 65, are retired physicians who live at 824 Randolph Street, Arlington, Texas 76099. Their 3 adult children (Albert Smith, Daniel Smith, and Ashley Turner) are mature and responsible people. The Smiths have heard that some in Congress have proposed lowering the Federal gift tax exclusion to $3 million. Although this change likely will not occur, the Smiths feel they should take advantage of the more generous exclusion available under existing law. Thus, the Smiths make transfers of many of their high value investments. These and other gifts made during 2016 are summarized below:
South western Federal Taxation 2018 Corporations Partnerships Estates and Trusts
ISBN: 978-1337385985
41st edition
Authors: William H. Hoffman, William A. Raabe, James C. Young, Annette Nellen, David M. Maloney