Is loaning interest-free money to relatives illegal?
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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We sold my husband's car to a family member for $1. Told we shouldn't gift a vehicle but "sell" it.
Is loaning interest-free money to relatives illegal?
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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Get rid of it and everyone will be paid in "gifts" i.e. no taxes would be paid.
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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Seriously, if you are talking about a considerable amount of money, you should find someone you trust, like an accountant, who knows the laws.
Right now (from my basic understanding) the dad can...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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Doh! No, it is $13k.
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There was no estate tax for inherited estates valued under $5 million prior to 2013 (now it's under $1M). You may gift up to $13k / year to someone tax-free. A married couple can each gift $13k, with...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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A gift is a gift however. I don't think giving expensive gifts is a loophole to tax evasion.
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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Correct. You could have just asked me.
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I had lunch with a friend today and she was telling me that she and her husband inherited a large sum of money a few years ago. Because of the tax implications after the "one-time gifting", she and...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sales_taxes_in_the_United_States#Distinguishing_goods_from_nontaxable_items
The majority of states don't tax groceries.
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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100% true and chances are you are not paying taxes on groceries when you are shopping and you don't even realize it.
Go buy a steak from publix. It will scan for the amount on the label and you...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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Then NONE should be allowed to charge it.
I live in the city limits, less than one mile from the county line. If I lived in the county, my property taxes, car tags, school taxes and all...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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would it still be illegal if the market interest on such a loan was below 13k a year? (that's a LOT of interest), such that they are only gifting the interest amount each year?
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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what exactly determines "book value"?
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Not that I can afford it, but if I gave my retired dad a car would that put me or him in trouble?
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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Thank you for this info. I had no idea that loaning interest-free money was illegal. I have no idea how much they lent their kids but if the IRS took notice, I'm guessing it was a pretty large...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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I think it's such BS that you're taxed when you earn it, taxed when you spend it, taxed when you save it, taxed when you give it away and then taxed when you die.
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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But this isn't true. YOU aren't taxed for all those events. When you give away money or leave it as an inheritance, the people receiving it are taxed. And I don't know what you mean by you're taxed...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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Do you try to be wrong in everything you say or are you just naturally stupid??? :huh:
I'm done here.
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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There are certain exceptions for direct payment of education funds and probably a few other things--so you can pay your child's college tuition without triggering the gift tax. Also, there's another...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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You don't become rich by not knowing where your money is. How did they access the cash? Form 709 is the form used for reporting transfers. I suppose you could not file it and run the risk of the IRS...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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Should of checked with a cpa first. You learn about 'loopholes' like this in beginning tax.
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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So one can't give that money to their own parents or sibling, aren't we paying taxes already?? there are countries with far lenient rules.
Welcome to freedom.....LoL
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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Was it a $100K+ vehicle?
IRS doesn't have the time nor resources to come after you--ever. The OP has extravagant gifts to multiple people + something else. That something else triggered the...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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:huh:
:lmao::lmao::lmao:
Where the fark do YOU live????
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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I'll come back to everything else but right now I just want to talk about your comment "groceries aren't taxed". Uhhhh, I don't know where YOU live but here in MS we pay 7% tax on everything,...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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I think you seem to be exaggerating to prove your point. Notice the city roads paved better? More firehouses, schools, internet service, bus service, hospitals, etc, etc... There should be, and...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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*sigh*
No. We pay 7% on ALL foods, doesn't matter the type. When I lived in FL we paid NO taxes on food. None! Now they pay tax on "junk" food and soda.
No.
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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How does the government know you give people money anyway?? Do rich people really keep track of all their money??? If you give them cash, who is to know??? If they buy a car in there name, but...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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Quick way is to use Kelly blue book, edmunds, prices on craigslist, etc for the exact same car with exact milage. You have a lot of leeway to adjust it but attempting to bring down a $100K BMW isn't...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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We're probably okay. It was older but still in good shape. But I would prefer giving it as a gift and taking care of things but it was the lady at the title office that recommended we "sell"...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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it isn't illegal but there are tax implications.
i see stuff like this at work where people do stuff to reduce their net worth to qualify for federal benefits. i see it more with annuities and...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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:secret: that's true in ny but not everywhere, as already mentioned by MsGal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sales_taxes_in_the_United_States#By_jurisdiction
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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AND after 30 years Gynecologist/ Congressman Ron Paul is ONLY worth 2 - 5million?
05/14/2012
http://clerk.house.gov/public_disc/financial-pdfs/2012/8205628.pdf
Did he GIFT AWAY? LOL...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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This is from my sister, a tax CPA.
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Technically that is correct. How it works is you can make a gift up to $13,000 per year/per person (but not over) and you’re done – it’s tax...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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And you pay 1% less in state income tax than them. Taxes are just hidden elsewhere so. "TAX FREE GROCERIES1!1!" = higher taxes elsewhere. No state income tax usually means higher property taxes. ...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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You are arguing over semantics. Inheritance = Estate Tax = "Death Tax"
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False. Only on selected foods (like candy, soda etc). Bakery items aren't taxed
They also pay for plenty of fat, depending on the state you live in.
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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Wahhhhhh, wahhhhhhhh, cry some more. Dear lord people, enough crying about taxes, your tax burden today is the lowest it has been in modern American history. Add on top of that the lowest interest...
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Thread created 02-04-2013 by MsGal
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Terrible Idea..Either give them free money with no strings attatched or avoid lending money to family.
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