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Can you give me an example of the GRAT tax calculations?

Example of $1,000,000 GRAT established when IRS interest rate is 4.4%, assuming total annual investment return of 10%.  NOTE:  The IRS interest “hurdle” rate is set monthly by the IRS.

 

Term   of GRAT (in years)

Annual Annuity Payment Made to Donor (Assumming 4.4% IRS Rate)  "Tax Free" Gift to Beneficiaries at End of Term (Assuming 10%  Total Return)
2 $533,248 $90,180
3 $363,082 $129,200
5 $227,159 $223,682
10 $125,758 $589,490
15 $92,474 $1,239,107
20 $76,211 $2,362,498