Burt and Lisa are married and live in a common law state.Burt wants to make gifts to their four children in 2016.What is the maximum amount of the annual exclusion they will be allowed for these gifts?
A)$14,000.
B)$28,000.
C)$56,000.
D)$112,000.
E)None of these.

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In 2016, the annual gift tax exclusion was $14,000 per recipient. Since Burt and Lisa are married, they can "gift split," allowing them to give $28,000 per child. With four children, the total is $28,000 x 4 = $112,000.

Burt and Lisa Are Married and Live in a Common