How to generate Form 709, Gift Tax Return in Lacerte

Form 709 is found in the Gift module, which can be accessed by selecting Gift under Tax Type on the Client menu.

If the Gift tax is grayed out, or for additional instructions on installing the tax module, refer to Installing additional states and modules to Lacerte.

Follow these instructions to generate Form 709:

1. Add a new client file.
2. In Screen 1, Client Information, enter the Taxpayer Information.
3. Complete the Spouse Information if applicable.
   • If gift splitting, mark the box Gift Splitting.
   • If the spouse will file Form 709, select the box Will File Form 709. This will generate a spouse's Form 709 on the Forms tab.
   • Check the box Married Entire Year if applicable.  If not complete During the year and Date change in above state.
4. Complete the applicable information in the remaining sections (address, contact info).
5. In Screen 2, Donee Information enter the information for the person, trust, or organization receiving the gifts.
6. Enter gift information on gifts given by the taxpayer in Screen 7, Taxpayer's Gifts to flow to the Schedule A.
   • Description (press Ctrl+E to enter the description)
   • Donee Number (Mandatory for items and supplement) - Enter or select the number of the donee to receive this gift.
   • Donor's Adjusted Basis
   • Date of Gift
   • Fair Market Value