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January 22, 2025
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If I have foreign assets greater than 10K but less than 100K so Form 8938 not required Is FBAR submission still required?

  • January 22, 2025
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If as a resident alien I have foreign assets greater than 10K but less than 100K is form 8938 required and FBAR submission required?

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    January 22, 2025

    Maybe.

     

    If the total value of your foreign financial accounts, such as bank accounts, exceeds $10,000 during the calendar year, you'd still need to file a Form 114. TurboTax can now file these reports, however you can also file directly with FinCEN.

     

    You'll need to file a Form 8938 if the value of your foreign financial accounts exceeds $50,000 on December 31 (or $100,000 if married filing jointly) or $75,000 ($150,000 if married filing jointly) at any point during the year. This form is filed with your tax return. Even if you aren't required to file a Form 8938 with the IRS, you may still be required to file Form 114 with FinCEN.

     

    For more information, please see:

    - Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts 

    - Instructions for Form 8938

    - How do I file an FBAR report (FinCEN 114)?

     

    [Edited 1/22/25 at 3:18pm PST]