Even if your income is high, your family may be able to benefit from the 0% long-term capital gains rate. Giving appreciated stock instead of cash to loved ones in the 0% bracket might allow you to eliminate all federal tax liability on the appreciation, or at least significantly reduce it. The recipients can sell the assets at no or a low federal tax cost. Before acting, make sure the recipients won’t be subject to the “kiddie tax.” Also consider any gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax consequences. For more information, contact us.

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