What U.S. property triggers gift tax when an NRA gives it away?
I'm a non-resident alien and I want to gift my U.S. LLC interest and some U.S. stocks to my children while I'm still alive. I've heard the gift tax rules are different from estate tax rules for NRAs. What types of U.S. property are actually subject to gift tax if I give them away? Is there a way to transfer assets to my kids without triggering U.S. gift tax?
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