Most people give gifts all the time without even thinking about the potential tax ramifications. Yet technically, whenever you give something to someone, you have to follow the gift-tax rules.

Filing Form 709 Gift tax returns are generally due on April 15 in the year following the gift, so you can make it part of your general tax preparation.

You can gift up to $19,000 per person in 2025 with no tax and no need to file Form 709. If you’re married, you can “split” gifts to give up to $38,000 per recipient.