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.
Gift taxes for 2014 In good news for you -- and possibly for those who receive your gifts -- the gift tax exclusion has risen in recent years. For 2013 and 2014, you can give up to $14,000 per person before you are required to file a gift tax return.You may be able to give more than $14,000 to someone without having to file a gift tax return. You can pay someone's medical expenses or tuition directly without counting the amount you pay as a gift.he amount that your gift exceeds the annual limit is applied to your lifetime gift tax exemption. The exclusion amount in 2014 is $5,340,000. If you're the recipient of a generous gift, you have even less reason to worry.