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Question 5: What Kind of Gift Is It and Do Special Rules Apply as a Result?

Working Through California's Gift Rules Analysis

Certain kinds of gestures either are exempt from California’s gift rules or are subject to special treatment. These include:

  • Home hospitality
  • Informational materials
  • Inheritances
  • Emergency leave credits
  • Disaster relief assistance
  • Personalized plaques and trophies
  • Wedding gifts
  • Travel
  • Tickets/Free Admissions
  • Behested payments
  • Campaign contributions

This resource at right explains how the gift rules apply to the above gestures.

Question 5: What Kind of Gift Is It and Do Special Rules Apply?Types of Gifts Subject to Special Rules & Cites