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Foreign Financial Assets, Bars, and Other U.S. Information Return IssuesInternational Tax and Transfer Pricing for NonSpecialistsAgenda Foreign Financial Asset Reporting Form 8938 Foreign Bank Account

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How to fill out foreign financial assets FBARs:

1. Determine if you are required to file an FBAR: The Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report (FBAR) is required to be filed by US persons who have foreign financial accounts that exceed certain thresholds. Determine if you meet the filing requirements, which generally include having a total aggregate value of foreign financial accounts exceeding $10,000 at any time during the calendar year.
2. Gather relevant information: Collect information about your foreign financial accounts, including the account numbers, account names, financial institution names, addresses, and maximum values during the calendar year.
3. Use FinCEN Form 114: The FBAR is filed electronically using FinCEN Form 114. Visit the official FinCEN website and locate the online filing system.
4. Start the filing process: Enter your personal information and select the calendar year you are reporting for. Provide details about your foreign financial accounts, including the account numbers, account types, and maximum values during the year.
5. Provide additional information if applicable: If you had signature authority over other foreign financial accounts but do not own them, you will need to provide additional information about those accounts.
6. Review and submit: Carefully review all the information entered and make any necessary corrections or updates. Once you are satisfied with the accuracy of the information, submit the FBAR electronically.
7. Keep a copy of the filed FBAR: After successfully submitting the FBAR, it is crucial to keep a copy of the filed form for your records. This will help in case any questions or concerns arise in the future regarding your reporting.

Who needs foreign financial assets FBARs?

1. US Persons: Individuals who meet the definition of a "United States person" for tax purposes are generally required to file FBARs. This includes US citizens, residents, and entities such as corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies created or organized under US laws.
2. Foreign account owners: If you have financial accounts located outside the United States and the aggregate value of these accounts exceeds $10,000 at any time during the calendar year, you will likely need to file an FBAR.
3. Persons with signature authority over foreign accounts: Even if you do not own the foreign financial accounts but have signature or other authority over them, you may still be required to file FBARs. This applies to individuals who can control the disposition of money or other property held in these accounts.

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