Got Foreign Assets? FBAR May Apply to You

Got Foreign Assets? FBAR May Apply to You

Are you aware of the nature of all your investments, domestic and international? Do you know if you have foreign accounts with an aggregate value higher than $10,000 at any time during the calendar year? U.S. taxpayers (including individuals and business entities) are required to report on foreign assets or investments they hold in offshore accounts. Under the Bank Secrecy Act, you may be required to e-file what is known as the FBAR directly with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the Treasury Department. Given the diversity of assets that many people hold, we advise against assuming that the FBAR rules don’t apply to you. If you’re not sure, we can help you determine the answers.

As is often the case with tax laws, there are some exceptions and intricacies to the FBAR rules, so be sure to contact us for more details. We can help you understand whether the rules apply to you and what you need to do to comply with them.