If H&W split a $30,000 gift to one adult offspring is there any PENALTY for not filing form 709?

Yes, I skimmed through the rules and printed out the form. {I filed an extension for my 1040.} B) Adding $15,000 back to my estate upon death is of no tax or financial consequence. Tx to the experts I follow on here.

Max Hoopla2019-08-15T02:51:27Z

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None at all. It's two separate gifts

Casey Y2019-08-16T15:13:11Z

Each person can gift $15k to any other person. So, just complete 709 and you're all set.

NA2019-08-15T12:16:48Z

You can't split the gift unless you file the form.

The IRS reserves the right to hit you with a penalty even if you wouldn't owe.