The Retirement Nerds
The Retirement Nerds
Erik Soderborg
CPA Explains How to Gift Money to Your Kids the Right Way
24 minutes Posted Jan 26, 2026 at 3:13 am.
Intro 01:30 Individual Annual Exclusion02:54 Tax on Funds Used as Gift06:09 Gifting Cash vs Other Assets09:39 Gifting Real Estate13:42 Education Expenses15:49 Medical Expenses16:34 The Death Tax20:50 Where to Get HelpPLEASE NOTE: This video is for education purposes only.It does not constitute legal or tax advice for your specific situation.
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If you want to help your children financially without triggering unnecessary taxes or IRS headaches, Daniel the CPA explains how to do this in the smartest, most tax-efficient ways.We cover the annual gift tax rules, common mistakes retirees make misunderstanding step up in basis, how gifts can impact your overall tax picture, and the strategies CPAs use to transfer wealth while minimizing taxes. If you’re thinking about helping your kids with a home, education, or everyday expenses, this interview will help you avoid costly errors.Daniel Astleford is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and runs his own accounting firm. HERE IS WHERE TO FIND DANIEL:Website: https://danielthecpa.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-astleford/OTHER VIDEO WITH DANIEL:https://youtu.be/G1Dc6gVv90gOTHER RELEVANT VIDEOS:https://youtu.be/zjrbXScvmDAhttps://youtu.be/nkFQmsdCW-IThe Retirement Nerds:⬜️ Join The Retirement Nerds circle here - https://theretirementnerds.com/⬜️ Join the Monthly Retirement Nerds Newsletter here - https://theretirementnerds.com/newsletter/⏱ Timestamps:00:00 Intro 01:30 Individual Annual Exclusion02:54 Tax on Funds Used as Gift06:09 Gifting Cash vs Other Assets09:39 Gifting Real Estate13:42 Education Expenses15:49 Medical Expenses16:34 The Death Tax20:50 Where to Get HelpPLEASE NOTE: This video is for education purposes only.It does not constitute legal or tax advice for your specific situation.