[Denvercoder9]

> I can’t sell my family member my house for $1 for example

In most countries you absolutely can. The difference between market value and the sale price might be considered and taxed as a gift, but such a deal is generally not prohibited.

[xinan]

If I overpay for a house, shouldn’t it be taxed as a gift too? :p

[datadrivenangel]

Depends on the circumstances, but quite possibly?