ThomasM125
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If the agreement is that she returns the money, then it is a loan and not a gift. It would be best to have a loan document drawn up, but if she returns the money promptly then it wouldn't be absolutely necessary. If she doesn't return the extra $10,000 that amount would be a gift, but since it is under the annual gift exclusion amount it wouldn't be reportable.

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