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Form 14653: Instructions for the FBAR Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures

If you’re behind on filing FBAR reports and you live in another country, Form 14653 lets you apply for the IRS’s Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures...

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FinCEN Form 114 Explained: Report of Foreign Bank Accounts

FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank & Financial Accounts (FBAR), is required for U.S. persons with overseas financial accounts totaling more than $10,000 at...

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Penalties for Not Filing Your FBAR? Willful vs. Non-Willful Violations

The penalties for not filing an FBAR are $10,000 for non-willful actions and $100,000 for willful failure to file, but because those penalties are indexed...

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Your Guide to FBAR Filing: Requirements, Deadlines, and Penalties

If you own or have an interest in foreign bank accounts, you must report them to the government every year that their combined balance exceeds...

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What Happens if You Get Audited and Owe Money?

Updated February 2026 Penalties and Payment Options When You Fail an IRS Tax Audit If you get audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you’ll...

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2025 Guide to IRS Form 8865: Foreign Partnerships With U.S. Persons

If you’re involved with certain foreign partnerships, you may need to file Form 8865. This guide provides an overview of Form 8865, including what it...

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How to Deal With Unfiled FBARs

Updated April 2025 Delinquent Submissions, Streamlined Procedures, and Voluntary Disclosures Not filing an FBAR can lead to significant penalties and possible criminal charges. Still, if...

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Form 8938 Reporting Requirements

Updated April 2025 As a U.S. taxpayer, you may be legally obligated to report your foreign assets to the IRS. Failure to do so can...

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The DOJ is given the green light to proceed with John Doe Summonses

The DOJ is given the green light to proceed with John Doe Summonses The U.S. Department of Justice announced on January 30, 2025, that federal...

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What are Soft Letters from the IRS?

If you have received a letter via regular mail from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) asking about a tax position you took on a recent...

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