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Gift Tax Withdrawal Schedule Calculator

Build a level withdrawal plan from a gifted fund while allowing for investment growth and an estimated tax drag on earnings. The calculator shows the sustainable periodic withdrawal, total cash received, projected taxes, and the balance after the final period.

Calculator

Planning assumptions
$
Starting invested balance.
%
Expected return before tax.
%
Editable estimated effective rate.
years
Number of years withdrawals continue.
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Monthly is 12; annual is 1.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the amounts and rates that match your planning assumptions.
  2. Use percentages as displayed, not decimals.
  3. Select Calculate to refresh every result.
  4. Compare the main result with the supporting totals before making a decision.

Formula

Periodic withdrawal = P × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)−n)

Here, r is the after-tax periodic return and n is the number of withdrawals.

What the result means

The main result is the level amount the fund can support each period under the entered constant-return assumptions.

This is a planning estimate, not tax, legal, or investment advice. Actual treatment depends on jurisdiction, trust terms, holding periods, and individual circumstances.

Example calculation

For $100,000, a 5% return, 20% tax on earnings, 10 years, and 12 withdrawals yearly, the after-tax annual return is 4%. The level monthly withdrawal is about $1,009.06 and total withdrawals are about $121,086.74.

Tips for better results

  • Use a conservative return rather than a recent peak-year return.
  • Run both monthly and annual schedules to see the timing effect.
  • Keep a reserve if withdrawals must continue through market declines.
  • Update the tax-rate assumption after receiving professional advice.

Frequently asked questions

Does this calculator apply gift tax to every withdrawal?

No. It models tax only on investment earnings. Enter any separate gift-tax liability elsewhere in your plan.

Why does a higher earnings tax rate reduce the withdrawal?

A higher rate leaves less investment growth available to support each scheduled withdrawal.

Can I model annual withdrawals instead of monthly withdrawals?

Yes. Set withdrawals per year to 1.

What happens when the after-tax return is zero?

The calculator divides the gifted amount evenly across all withdrawal periods.

Does the schedule guarantee the fund will last?

No. Actual returns and taxes vary, so real balances may differ from this level-payment projection.

Inputs and units

InputRole
Gifted amountOpening principal
After-tax returnGrowth remaining after estimated tax drag
Term and frequencyNumber and timing of withdrawals

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