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Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR)
Navigating the world of international finance can be a complex task, especially when understanding the requirements and compliance issues related to the Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR), also known as FinCEN Form 114. This guide aims to comprehensively understand FBAR, its requirements, and how to ensure compliance. What is the FBAR? The U.S. government requires...
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FBAR Penalty Statutes of Limitations
What is the FBAR statute of limitations for penalty assessments? What other FBAR statutes should I be concerned about? If you have failed to file your FBAR, also known as FinCEN Form 114, you may ask yourself these questions. The article below was prepared by a Denver tax attorney at The McGuire Law Firm and will examine and...
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For many individuals, the Streamlined Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program provided welcome relief in comparison to the “initial” Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program.  Many taxpayers with foreign accounts and assets contact wonder what forms and documents must be filed to apply for the Streamlined Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program.  In general, taxpayer’s must file the necessary FBARs, amend...
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Non-willful conduct is required under the Streamlined Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (Streamlined OVDP).  If the failure to report foreign bank accounts and/or foreign financial assets was non-willful, you may be subject to a lower penalty base.  The key question is, what constitutes non-willful actions by a taxpayer?  Generally, the IRS would consider non-willful to mean...
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If you have foreign bank accounts or interests in foreign assets, you may be required to file the FBAR, which is the reporting of foreign bank and financial accounts.  That being said, who enforces the FBAR regulations, and collects on penalties that have been assessed?  FinCEN has directed that the enforcement of the FBAR be...
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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...
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Form 114 is the form used to report financial interests or signatory authority over foreign financial interests as required under the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.  The form is filed yearly, and electronically with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen).  It is important to note that Form 114 is filed separately from your...
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There are certain requirements for the reporting of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, also referred to as FBAR.  Recently, I was asked, where did the Department of Treasury obtain authority to require such reporting and obtain information on certain accounts those holding signature authority or an interest in such account. The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)...
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