A failure to file FBARs and Form 8938 can result in numerous civil tax penalties. Criminal penalties are also a possibility, which could result in jail time.
What Can Happen If You Fail to Disclose Offshore Accounts?
Free Download
If you’re having tax problems
Tag: Form 8938
What is the Threshold for FBAR Filing?
If you had a financial interest in or signature authority over foreign accounts exceeding $10,000, you need to file a Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR). An unfiled FBAR can lead to a $10,000 penalty for non-willful violations and much higher penalties for willful violations.
