Solved
Form 709 is overly complex to report that i owe no gift tax. I cannot figure out which line to show the lifetime exclusion so my paltry $10000 gift over the $15000 exclusion doesn't result in tax
Typically, you enter the applicable credit (not the exclusion amount) on Line 7 of Part 2.
See https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i709#idm140535812187088
Enter your E-mail address. We'll send you an e-mail with instructions to reset your password.