Question - In 2010 Casey made a taxable gift of $5 million to both Stephanie and Linda (a total of $10 million in taxable gifts). Calculate the amount of gift tax due this year and Casey's unused exemption equivalent under the following alternatives.
1. This year Casey made a taxable gift of $1 million to Stephanie. Casey is not married, and the 2010 gift was the only other taxable gift he has ever made.
2. This year Casey made a taxable gift of $5 million to Stephanie. Casey is not married, and the 2010 gift was the only other taxable gift he has ever made.
3. This year Casey made a gift worth $5 million to Stephanie. Casey is married to Helen in a common law state, and the 2010 gift was the only other taxable gift he or Helen has ever made. Casey and Helen elect to gift split.