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New Member
posted Apr 11, 2022 10:55:40 AM

I gave my son in law $60,000. How do I fill out form 709, it’s very confusing. Help!!?

Can anyone walk me through how to fill out form 709?

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Level 8
Apr 11, 2022 11:33:49 AM

Turbo Tax does not support that form, but you can manually fill it out. Begin on page 2 or schedule A. Based on my assumption, you would fill in only part 1 of schedule A. Since it is cash, the value and basis would be the amount given. It wasn't split so that should also be the net transfer amount.  

Then go to the following page or part 4 and bring in the numbers from schedule A part 1.

New Member
Apr 12, 2022 4:52:49 AM

Thanks, I think I’ve got it. I know I owe no tax so hopefully the IRS won’t look for perfection in the form.  Thanks

 
 

 

New Member
May 16, 2023 5:24:25 PM

 My wife gave same amount to my son and we have a joint account .How do we fill out Schedule A part 1

Level 15
May 17, 2023 7:16:04 AM

@Leonard1- 

 

TurboTax doesn't support IRS Form 709, but there's a YouTube video that's pretty good on how to fill it out.  Here's a link:  https://youtu.be/5Z_28sVOrTY

New Member
Mar 16, 2024 12:14:09 PM

This video doesn't address the issue of gift splitting at all.

Expert Alumni
Mar 18, 2024 3:11:29 PM

On page one of the 709 on line 12 there is a box to check that asks if you consent to split the gifts with your spouse.  If you check 'yes' on that box then any gifts that you enter on the form are automatically viewed as coming equally from you and your spouse.

 

@George Kaplan 

Level 15
Mar 19, 2024 7:06:13 AM

@George Kaplan --

 

This video specifically addresses gift splitting:

FAQ #32 - Gift Splitting (youtube.com)