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If the amount with respect to which the tentative tax to be computed is:	The tentative tax is:
Not over $10,000	18 percent of such amount.
Over $10,000 but not over $20,000	$1,800, plus 20 percent of the excess of such amount over $10,000.
Over $20,000 but not over $40,000	$3,800, plus 22 percent of the excess of such amount over $20,000.
Over $40,000 but not over $60,000	$8,200 plus 24 percent of the excess of such amount over $40,000.
Over $60,000 but not over $80,000	$13,000, plus 26 percent of the excess of such amount over $60,000.
Over $80,000 but not over $100,000	$18,200, plus 28 percent of the excess of such amount over $80,000.
Over $100,000 but not over $150,000	$23,800, plus 30 percent of the excess of such amount over $100,000.
Over $150,000 but not over $250,000	$38,800, plus 32 percent of the excess of such amount over $150,000.
Over $250,000 but not over $500,000	$70,800, plus 34 percent of the excess of such amount over $250,000.
Over $500,000 but not over $750,000	$155,800, plus 37 percent of the excess of such amount over $500,000.
Over $750,000 but not over $1,000,000	$248,300, plus 39 percent of the excess of such amount over $750,000.
Over $1,000,000	$345,800, plus 40 percent of the excess of such amount over $1,000,000.

(f)Valuation of gifts#

(1) In general If the time has expired under section 6501 within which a tax may be assessed under chapter 12 (or under corresponding provisions of prior laws) on— (A) the transfer of property by gift made during a preceding calendar period (as defined in section 2502(b)); or (B) an increase in taxable gifts required under section 2701(d), the value thereof shall, for purposes of computing the tax under this chapter, be the value as finally determined for purposes of chapter 12.

(2) Final determination For purposes of paragraph (1), a value shall be treated as finally determined for purposes of chapter 12 if— (A) the value is shown on a return under such chapter and such value is not contested by the Secretary before the expiration of the time referred to in paragraph (1) with respect to such return; (B) in a case not described in subparagraph (A), the value is specified by the Secretary and such value is not timely contested by the taxpayer; or (C) the value is determined by a court or pursuant to a settlement agreement with the Secretary. For purposes of subparagraph (A), the value of an item shall be treated as shown on a return if the item is disclosed in the return, or in a statement attached to the return, in a manner adequate to apprise the Secretary of the nature of such item.

(f)(1)In general#

If the time has expired under section 6501 within which a tax may be assessed under chapter 12 (or under corresponding provisions of prior laws) on—

(A) the transfer of property by gift made during a preceding calendar period (as defined in section 2502(b)); or

(B) an increase in taxable gifts required under section 2701(d),

the value thereof shall, for purposes of computing the tax under this chapter, be the value as finally determined for purposes of chapter 12.

(f)(1)(A)#

the transfer of property by gift made during a preceding calendar period (as defined in section 2502(b)); or

(f)(1)(B)#

an increase in taxable gifts required under section 2701(d),

(f)(2)Final determination#

For purposes of paragraph (1), a value shall be treated as finally determined for purposes of chapter 12 if—

(A) the value is shown on a return under such chapter and such value is not contested by the Secretary before the expiration of the time referred to in paragraph (1) with respect to such return;

(B) in a case not described in subparagraph (A), the value is specified by the Secretary and such value is not timely contested by the taxpayer; or

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the value of an item shall be treated as shown on a return if the item is disclosed in the return, or in a statement attached to the return, in a manner adequate to apprise the Secretary of the nature of such item.

(f)(2)(A)#

the value is shown on a return under such chapter and such value is not contested by the Secretary before the expiration of the time referred to in paragraph (1) with respect to such return;

(f)(2)(B)#

in a case not described in subparagraph (A), the value is specified by the Secretary and such value is not timely contested by the taxpayer; or

(f)(2)(C)#

the value is determined by a court or pursuant to a settlement agreement with the Secretary.

(g)Modifications to tax payable#

(1) Modifications to gift tax payable to reflect different tax rates For purposes of applying subsection (b)(2) with respect to 1 or more gifts, the rates of tax under subsection (c) in effect at the decedent’s death shall, in lieu of the rates of tax in effect at the time of such gifts, be used both to compute— (A) the tax imposed by chapter 12 with respect to such gifts, and (B) the credit allowed against such tax under section 2505, including in computing— (i) the applicable credit amount under section 2505(a)(1), and (ii) the sum of the amounts allowed as a credit for all preceding periods under section 2505(a)(2).

(2) Modifications to estate tax payable to reflect different basic exclusion amounts The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this section with respect to any difference between— (A) the basic exclusion amount under section 2010(c)(3) applicable at the time of the decedent’s death, and (B) the basic exclusion amount under such section applicable with respect to any gifts made by the decedent.

(g)(1)Modifications to gift tax payable to reflect different tax rates#

For purposes of applying subsection (b)(2) with respect to 1 or more gifts, the rates of tax under subsection (c) in effect at the decedent’s death shall, in lieu of the rates of tax in effect at the time of such gifts, be used both to compute—

(A) the tax imposed by chapter 12 with respect to such gifts, and

(B) the credit allowed against such tax under section 2505, including in computing— (i) the applicable credit amount under section 2505(a)(1), and (ii) the sum of the amounts allowed as a credit for all preceding periods under section 2505(a)(2).

(g)(1)(A)#

the tax imposed by chapter 12 with respect to such gifts, and

(g)(1)(B)#

the credit allowed against such tax under section 2505, including in computing—

(i) the applicable credit amount under section 2505(a)(1), and

(ii) the sum of the amounts allowed as a credit for all preceding periods under section 2505(a)(2).

(g)(1)(B)(i)#

the applicable credit amount under section 2505(a)(1), and

(g)(1)(B)(ii)#

the sum of the amounts allowed as a credit for all preceding periods under section 2505(a)(2).

(g)(2)Modifications to estate tax payable to reflect different basic exclusion amounts#

The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this section with respect to any difference between—

(A) the basic exclusion amount under section 2010(c)(3) applicable at the time of the decedent’s death, and

(B) the basic exclusion amount under such section applicable with respect to any gifts made by the decedent.

(g)(2)(A)#

the basic exclusion amount under section 2010(c)(3) applicable at the time of the decedent’s death, and

(g)(2)(B)#

the basic exclusion amount under such section applicable with respect to any gifts made by the decedent.

Imposition and rate of tax

(a)Imposition#

Imposition and rate of tax

(a)Imposition#

(b)Computation of tax#

(b)(1)#

(b)(1)(A)#

(b)(1)(B)#

(b)(2)#

(c)Rate schedule#

(d)Adjustment for gift tax paid by spouse#

(d)(1)#

(d)(2)#

(e)Coordination of sections 2513 and 2035#

(e)(1)#

(e)(2)#