âNegative reinforcement is when a certain stimulus/item is removed after a particular behavior is exhibited. The likelihood of the particular behavior occurring again in the future is increased because of removing/avoiding the negative stimuli. Negative reinforcement should not be thought of as a punishment procedure.
In addition to the annual exclusion, you're allowed to give away a certain amount during your lifetime without actually having to pay any gift taxes. As of the time of publication, you can give away $5,430,000 before you start owing gift taxes. For example, say you haven't made any taxable gifts in the past.
Most taxpayers can avoid paying a gift tax. As of 2012, each U.S. taxpayer can give up to $13,000 tax-free, the annual exclusion amount set by the Internal Revenue Service. This limit is subject to change. For example, from 2006 through 2008, it was $12,000.