This Gift-Tax Change Is a Huge Gift — If You’re Wealthy Enough


A temporary change in the tax code is creating a sweet opportunity. Through 2012, the amount you can give in tax-free gifts jumps from $1 million to $5 million. In this video, Kevin Sanderford, principal of Colorado West Investments, explains how you can take advantage of this “two-year window.”

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