How Could the § 2513 Election to Split Gifts Help

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Essay

How could the § 2513 election to split gifts help avoid the generation-skipping transfer tax (GSTT)?

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Definitions:

Protectionism

Economic policy of restricting imports from other countries through methods such as tariffs and import quotas, to protect domestic industries.

Domestic Producers

Local manufacturers or growers of goods within a country's borders.

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.

Trade Gains

Benefits that countries obtain from engaging in international trade, such as increased variety of goods and specialization in production.