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What is the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program?  Often referred to as the OVDP, this program was created to allow taxpayers with foreign financial accounts and interests to voluntarily disclose their interests for a reduced penalty.  Currently the foreign bank reporting requirements require that taxpayers with foreign financial accounts or interests report these interests when the aggregate amount in the accounts exceeds a certain threshold, which is currently $10,000.  This is often referred to as the FBAR.  When taxpayers fail to report such interests, penalties can be assessed by the Internal Revenue Service.  Thus the OVDP provides a means for taxpayers to be in compliance with the FBAR requirements, and reduce penalties that would apply if they do not voluntarily disclose and are eventually caught by the Internal Revenue Service.  John McGuire is a tax attorney in Denver, Colorado with The McGuire Law Firm and has prepared the video below to provide additional information regarding the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program.  You can speak with a tax attorney by contacting The McGuire Law Firm and schedule a consultation.

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