What are the tax implications of giving a tax-free gift to a child in 2015?

In 2015, you can give a tax-free gift of up to 14,000 per child without any tax implications. This amount is known as the annual gift tax exclusion. If you give more than 14,000 in a year, you may need to report it to the IRS, but you generally won't owe any taxes unless you exceed the lifetime gift tax exemption limit, which was 5.43 million in 2015.