My wife died in the summer of 2023. We each did gifting that requires me to file Form 709.
The instructions (pg 7) state we must be married ALL gifts must be split
I continued to gift through December 2023.
For each of our Forms 709, I am splitting the gifts up to the time of her death
How do I report the gifts made following her death?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks Bsch4477
What about All gifts must be split. Leave unchecked regardless of the instructions?
Confused - If both my wife and myself split our separate gifts, don't I have to split them on both 709's. Or, are you saying not to split the gifts on either 709?
As you posted, you’re splitting the gifts up until her death. That’s correct. Any gift after that time requires another 709 reflecting that only you gave the gift. There is also a line on the form to report her death. The form is not easy to understand but fortunately the estate exemption is over 13 million dollars so reporting your gifts is really a gesture.
Thanks, I didn't know one had to file more than one 709. I am aware of the line noting her death.
Complete one form which includes all of the gifts that you gave after the death of your wife.