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July 24, 2023
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Gifting to an employee

  • July 24, 2023
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When gifting to an employee a property valued at $300,000, are there other tax issues besides filling out a gift tax return?

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Best answer by IRonMaN

The employer would gift the property at the employer's basis so no gain.  It does, however, look as though this is a wage bonus and not a gift for Form 709.  Everyone's responses are greatly appreciated.


But if the property is worth more than its book value, he has a gain to report.  He can’t choose to report it at book value.

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IRonMaN
Level 15
July 24, 2023

I think it will involve a 941 instead of a 709.  Employers don't gift but they do pay wages in appreciation of the employee's services.

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abctax55
Level 15
July 24, 2023

So... is that paycheck a 'bonus' in terms of the withholding (28%?) that'll show up on the W-2?

And maybe the $ 300,000 is going to have to be grossed up for the withholding, the SS & Medicare?

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Hiker285Author
Level 3
July 26, 2023

The bonus is a piece of property the owner will be giving to the employee for his years of service.

Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
July 25, 2023

Maybe you want to elaborate on this gift and the employer/employee relationship?

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Hiker285Author
Level 3
July 26, 2023

The employer will be giving the employee a piece of property - real estate - as appreciation for his years of service.

Accountant-Man
Level 13
July 26, 2023

Wages.

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BobKamman
Level 15
July 25, 2023

Nelson Rockefeller gave Henry Kissinger a gift of $50,000 in 1974 when Kissinger left his employment for a new job as Secretary of State. 

Rockefeller filed a gift tax return and paid gift tax.

$50,000 in 1974 would be worth $300,000 today.  More, if you had invested it in WalMart.  

Hiker285Author
Level 3
August 1, 2023

Thanks so much for everyone's replies.  I really appreciate this.