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The Palo Alto Area Bar Association presents:FAR and FACT: What You Need to Know About Foreign Bank Account Reporting Jonathan Club, attorney at Rose Law Firm P.C., discusses the foreign bank account reporting

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1. To fill out FBAR (Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts), follow these steps:
2. Gather all necessary information and documents, including foreign financial account statements, records of income earned from foreign accounts, and information about joint accounts.
3. Visit the official website of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and access the BSA E-Filing System.
4. Create an account or log in if you already have one.
5. Select the FBAR option and provide all the requested information, such as your personal details, account information, and maximum values of your foreign accounts during the reporting period.
6. Review the provided information for accuracy and completeness.
7. Submit the FBAR electronically through the BSA E-Filing System. Keep a copy of the confirmation receipt for your records.
8. To fill out FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) Form 8938, follow these steps:
9. Obtain all necessary information and documents related to your foreign financial assets, including account statements, investment records, and income statements.
10. Download Form 8938 from the official website of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
11. Complete Part I of Form 8938, providing your personal details and tax identification number.
12. Proceed to Part II and report each specified category of foreign financial assets, including accounts, securities, partnership interests, certain financial instruments, and other specified assets.
13. Fill out the required fields for each category, providing detailed information regarding the accounts or assets.
14. Calculate the total value of your foreign financial assets and enter it in the appropriate section.
15. Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness.
16. Attach Form 8938 to your annual tax return and submit it to the IRS by the specified deadline.
17. Please consult official guidelines and consult a tax professional for detailed instructions.

Who needs fbar and facta?

1. FBAR and FATCA requirements are applicable to U.S. persons, which include:
2. - U.S. citizens (including dual citizens)
3. - U.S. residents
4. - U.S. green card holders
5. - U.S. corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs)
6. - U.S. estates and trusts
7. Individuals or entities meeting any of these criteria are required to file FBAR or FATCA forms if they have foreign financial accounts or assets that meet the specified reporting thresholds.

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What is fbar and facta?

FBAR stands for Foreign Bank Account Report, which is a form used to report foreign financial accounts. FATCA stands for Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, which requires reporting of foreign assets by US taxpayers.

Who is required to file fbar and facta?

US persons, including citizens, resident aliens, and certain non-resident aliens, are required to file FBAR if they have a financial interest in or signature authority over foreign financial accounts exceeding certain thresholds. FATCA applies to US taxpayers with specified foreign financial assets exceeding certain thresholds.

How to fill out fbar and facta?

FBAR is filed electronically through FinCEN's BSA E-Filing System. FATCA reporting is done through Form 8938, which is attached to the taxpayer's federal income tax return.

What is the purpose of fbar and facta?

The purpose of FBAR is to combat tax evasion by US persons holding financial accounts outside the United States. FATCA aims to increase transparency and compliance regarding US taxpayers' foreign financial assets.

What information must be reported on fbar and facta?

FBAR requires reporting the maximum value of each foreign financial account during the calendar year. FATCA requires reporting information about specified foreign financial assets, including account numbers, balances, and income.