§ 26.2611-1 Generation-skipping transfer defined.

26 C.F.R. Part 26 — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Regulations Under The Tax Reform Act Of 1986 · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States

A generation-skipping transfer (GST) is an event that is either a direct skip, a taxable distribution, or a taxable termination. See § 26.2612-1 for the definition of these terms. The determination as to whether an event is a GST is made by reference to the most recent transfer subject to the estate or gift tax. See § 26.2652-1(a)(2) for determining whether a transfer is subject to Federal estate or gift tax.

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26 C.F.R. Part 26 — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Regulations Under The Tax Reform Act Of 1986

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