how much money can a parent gift to a child
If an adult child gives money to a parent to be used for living expenses, does the maximum tax-free gift rule apply? The IRS allows for monetary gifts of between $1.00 and $14,000.00 to be given to anyone without taxation. This $14,000 maximum gift can be given to anyone, including parents, children or those who you aren't related at all, and no tax liability will be incurred. However, the reason for the gifting has no relevance to the IRS, so long as the gift is given individually and not exceeding the maximum limit for that year. If your gift exceeds that maximum amount, tax may be assessed on it, even if the money is to your elderly parents for living expenses.