For gift tax purposes, a property settlement in consideration of marriage (i.e., prenuptial agreement) is not treated the same as a property settlement incident to a divorce.

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Property settlements in consideration of marriage and property settlements incident to divorce are treated differently for gift tax purposes. Property settlements incident to divorce are not subject to gift tax, while property settlements in consideration of marriage are subject to gift tax.

For Gift Tax Purposes, a Property Settlement in Consideration of Marriage