Stock gifting letter
In general, when valuing a gift of stock for capital gains tax liability, it's the donor's cost basis and holding period that rules. As an example, let's say you receive a gift of stock from your grandfather. He bought it for $10 a share and it's worth $15 a share on the day you receive it. Here's a sample gift letter you can use to prove that the money is truly meant as an outright gift, with no expectation of repayment. Before finalizing the letter, check with your lender to make sure that it includes all information the bank requires, such as evidence of the donor’s ability to provide these gift funds.