Retirement Accounts
A married couple wants to "superfund" a 529 plan for their grandchild. What is the maximum they can contribute at once using the 5-year gift tax averaging election in 2025?
529 plans allow "superfunding" where contributors can make up to 5 years of gift tax exclusion contributions at once. For 2025, the annual exclusion is $19,000 per person. A married couple can contribute $19,000 x 2 x 5
Complete Analysis & Legal Rationale
529 plans allow "superfunding" where contributors can make up to 5 years of gift tax exclusion contributions at once. For 2025, the annual exclusion is $19,000 per person. A married couple can contribute $19,000 x 2 x 5 = $190,000 without gift tax consequences.
Distractor Autopsy (Why Other Options Are Traps)
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Does not match the governing securities rule described in the explanation.
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Official Standard: Fair dealing obligations in municipal securities activities (verify current text).
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