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A friend wants to give me a gift of $8,000, do I have to pay taxes on it?


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Expert Todd Alexander's Answer:

The person who receives a gift does not have to pay taxes.  The IRS allows an annual gift exclusion of $13,000, therefore no gift tax would apply to your friend either.

Todd Alexander, CPA

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