Gift Tax - SBA Deal

by a searcher

1 year ago

Working on a deal right now and trying to manage taxes effectively. 

Parents are providing majority of the downpayment for my SBA deal as a gift. Putting around 700k-1 mill total. 

I have heard that a gift tax that can be triggered. Does anyone have any information on this? 

I have not been gifted any money in the past. Could I utilize form 709? Would appreciate any help or clarity on this.

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professional from Rice University

Actually it would be your parents that would need to submit the form 709 if you classify as a gift. There are many other ways to effect what you are trying to achieve. And note, there are 2 sides to the tax liability - your parents as provider and you (assume sole proprietor) as receiver.

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searcher from State University of New York (SUNY)

Not sure about the gift tax specifically. Instead of the intermediate step of having them gift you the money, which may trigger a taxable event, couldn’t you have your parents buy 19% of the equity for $700k or any amount and you contribute some nominal amount, but retain 81% of the common? Important to keep them under 20% common ownership to avoid the PG.

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