Pay off second loan or invest cash elsewhere?

DEAR BENNY: I am considering paying off the second loan for my daughter on her house. Are there any tax consequences for either of us? --Anita

DEAR ANITA: Currently, under federal law, you have the right to gift your daughter (or anyone for that matter) up to $12,000 annually without filing a gift tax return or paying tax. If your daughter is married, you can also gift up to $12,000 to your son-in-law. And if you are married, you and your husband can each give up to $12,000 to the daughter and son-in-law for a total of $48,000 gift tax-free.

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