Answer: $2,600
Step-by-step explanation:
Because Andrew is married, the gift tax on him is split in half between him and his wife. This means that to each of his daughters, the gift tax will be on:
= 20,900 / 2
= $10,450
This amount is less than the gift exclusion limit of $15,000 so Andrew will not be charged taxes on the gifts to his daughters.
On the gift to Brianna's niece, Andrew's gift tax will be based on:
= 35,200 / 2
= $17,600
This is above the gift exclusion limit of $15,000 by:
= 17,600 - 15,000
= $2,600
The above would therefore be Andrew's taxable gift amount.