Tag Archives: FINCEN

The FBAR Has Changed

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Russ

Tax professionals can now file FBARs (Form TD F 90-22.1) for clients. We have to have our client sign Form 114a authorizing the preparer to efile the FBAR. Today, when I went to file an FBAR for a client, I … Continue reading →

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I Haven’t Filed my FBAR. What Should I Do?

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Russ

It’s July 7th, and you suddenly realize that you haven’t filed your FBAR. You print it up, and have a letter of explanation, but: You can’t file an FBAR using paper (it must be electronically filed using the BSA efile … Continue reading →

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Mandatory efiling of FBARs Effective July 1st

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Russ

Effective July 1st, all FBARs–Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts–must be efiled. You must use the BSA efile system to efile FBARs. This includes amended FBARs. (One exception would appear to be individuals coming into … Continue reading →

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Foreign Money Service Businesses May Need to Register with FINCEN

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Russ

Consider a foreign company that takes in, via wire transfers or other bank transfers, money from Americans. This company is located in, say, Costa Rica. Under new regulations published this week in the Federal Register, that company must register with … Continue reading →

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