2015 Gift Tax Return Questionnaire
FORM 709
Thank you for completing this questionnaire completely and accurately. This is a very important step in analyzing your
tax position for the year. By doing so, you provide us with critical information to maximize your deductions. We
recommend that you review last year’s tax return to ensure you are providing us with complete information and have
not missed items that were included on prior year returns. You can access your prior years’ tax returns and last year’s
questionnaire through the secure client portal.
Donor’s Full Name:
SSN:
Spouse’s Name:
SSN:
Donor’s Citizenship:
Spouse’s Citizenship:
Mailing Address:
______
City:
_____________
State:
Zip Code:
______
Phone:
Preferred email address:
_____
CHECKLIST FOR INFORMATION TO PROVIDE
Recommended method of delivery is via our secure portal - do not email documents or information containing
sensitive information
Sent
Item Sent
Signed Gift Tax Return engagement letter (available at our website
).
Signed and completed Gift Tax Questionnaire (this document).
Additional Information as needed per questions below.
Tax preparation will begin once all information is received. It is most efficient to send in all information at the same
time. Client copies of completed tax returns will be available through our secure portal. If completing this form by
hand, please complete using black or blue ink only – NO RED INK OR PENCIL PLEASE.
*If additional information is required in questions with an asterisk, space is provided at the end of the questionnaire.
Documentation or details must be provided in order for us to begin preparing your return. Thank you!
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
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NO
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Initial
1.
Did donor die during the year? If yes, please provide a copy of death certificate.*
Have gift tax returns been filed in prior years? If yes, provide copies, unless they
were prepared by this firm.*
2.
Have previous gift tax returns been examined in prior years? If yes, provide copies
3.
of examination report.*
Have the gifts (including generation-skipping transfers) to third parties during the
4.
calendar year been considered as made one-half by each spouse? If yes:
4a.
Were the gifts made from community property of the spouses?
4b.
Were taxpayers/donors married during entire year?
4c.
Did taxpayers/donors get married during the year? If yes, when? ___/___/_____
4d.
Did taxpayer/donors get divorced during the year? If yes, when? ___/___/_____
4e.
Will each spouse file a gift tax return?
4f.
Did the donor’s spouse die during the year? If yes, when? __/__/____
2015 Gift Questionnaire
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