Question

What is the generation-skipping transfer tax exemption for 2026?

Answer

The generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption for 2026 is $15 million per individual, matching the federal estate and gift tax exemption. Unlike the estate and gift tax exemptions, the GST exemption is not portable between spouses, meaning each spouse must allocate their own exemption independently. When you allocate your full GST exemption to a dynasty trust at funding, the trust achieves a zero inclusion ratio and no GST tax applies to future distributions regardless of how much the assets grow.

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