Over the rest of Japanese recorded history, sumo's popularity has changed according to the whims of its rulers and the need for its use as a training tool in periods of civil strife. The form of wrestling combat changed gradually into one where the main aim in victory was to throw one's opponent.
Gifts. According to the IRS, certain gifts are not taxable. These include gifts that are less than the annual exclusion amount. As of 2012, a married couple can give up to $26,000 tax-free, referred to as gift splitting.. If you pay tuition or medical expenses for someone, you don't have to pay tax on the money.Gifts to your spouse are also tax-free.s of 2012, a married couple can give up to $26,000 tax-free, referred to as gift splitting.. If you pay tuition or medical expenses for someone, you don't have to pay tax on the money. Gifts to your spouse are also tax-free.
For an update, see my Oct. 30, 2014 post, âIRS Raises Limit On Tax-Free Lifetime Gifts For 2015.â. The yearly limit on how much we can each give another person without having to worry about gift tax in 2013 is $14,000. This limit, known as the annual exclusion, will not be increased for inflation in 2014. Spouses can combine their annual exclusions to double the size of the gift.