Estate tax exemption

golf2000 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-29-2014, 12:21 PM

Every year, I send money to my parents back in my home country to support them. Will these lumpsum amounts that I send count towards the federal estate tax exemption (which I believe is $5.34 million for 2014)? How does this play into the gift tax? (My parents aren't US citizens/residents) Are there any other considerations that you'd caution me against from tax liability perspective? Thank you for your help.

Wnhough · #2 (**permalink**) 04-29-2014, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by golf2000

#1;Every year, I send money to my parents back in my home country to support them. Will these lumpsum amounts that I send count towards the federal estate tax exemption (which I believe is $5.34 million for 2014)?

#2;How does this play into the gift tax? (My parents aren't US citizens/residents) Are there any other considerations that you'd caution me against from tax liability perspective? Thank you for your help.

#1; no unless the amount exceeds $14K for 2014.
#2;aslongas the amount of your gift exceeds $14k per year, i guess fo r2014, then you must file form 709 with the IRS.