GIFT TAX

Federal tax applicable to an individual who gives any item of value to another individual. In order for an item to be considered a gift, the recipient cannot pay the giver the full value of the gift, but the person may pay an amount less than its real worth. The giver is mandated to pay this tax. However, the receiver may pay the gift tax or at least a percentage of it, on behalf of the giver in case the giver has surpassed his annual personal gift tax deduction limit.