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FBAR Filing Services
International tax CPA firm with Big Four experience preparing FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) for U.S. persons with foreign financial accounts. Current year and delinquent filing.
What You Need to Know About FBAR:
- FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) reports your foreign financial accounts to the Treasury Department
- Filing required if aggregate account value exceeded $10,000 at any time during the year
- This is separate from your tax return and filed electronically through BSA E-Filing
- 2026 penalties: $16,536 non-willful, $165,353+ or 50% of balance for willful violations
- Delinquent filing options available for those who missed prior years
Complete FBAR Filing Service
Everything needed for accurate, compliant foreign account reporting
Our Streamlined FBAR Preparation Process
From documents to filed return in 5 steps
Requirement Analysis
We analyze your foreign accounts to determine if FBAR filing is required and identify all reportable accounts.
Document Collection
We provide a customized checklist for your accounts. Secure portal for uploading bank statements, account records, and maximum balance documentation.
Value Calculation
Our team calculates maximum values for each account and converts foreign currencies using official Treasury year-end exchange rates.
FBAR Preparation
We prepare FinCEN Form 114 with complete information for all reportable accounts, including joint accounts and accounts with signature authority.
Filing & Confirmation
We file your FBAR electronically through the BSA E-Filing System and provide confirmation documentation for your records.
Documents Needed for FBAR Preparation
Special FBAR Situations We Handle
Delinquent FBAR Filing
Missed FBARs for prior years with no unreported income. We prepare late filings under Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures with reasonable cause statements.
Streamlined Filing
Non-willful taxpayers with unreported income from foreign accounts. Complete Streamlined Domestic or Foreign Offshore package including 3 years amended returns and 6 years FBARs.
FBAR + Form 8938 Coordination
When you exceed both FBAR ($10,000) and FATCA ($50,000+) thresholds. Coordinated preparation ensuring all foreign asset reporting requirements are met.
Signature Authority FBARs
Reporting for those with signing rights on accounts they don't own. Common for business officers, trustees, and those with power of attorney over foreign accounts.
Multi-Currency Accounts
Complex currency conversion using official Treasury rates. Accounts in multiple countries with different currencies accurately converted and reported.
Penalty Relief Assistance
Reasonable cause statements, First Time Abatement requests, and penalty abatement correspondence for FBAR penalty notices.
Don't Risk $165,353+ in Penalties
Get your FBAR prepared by a CPA firm who specialize in international tax reporting
FBAR Filing Services FAQ
Common questions about FBAR Filing Services
FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) is a report of foreign bank and financial accounts filed with the Treasury Department. You must file if the aggregate maximum value of all your foreign financial accounts exceeded $10,000 at any time during the calendar year. This includes bank accounts, securities accounts, and other financial accounts at foreign institutions.
Learn more: Complete FBAR Filing Guide
2026 penalties are severe: up to $16,536 per violation for non-willful failures, and the greater of $165,353 or 50% of account balance for willful violations. Criminal penalties can reach $500,000 and 10 years imprisonment. Penalties apply per account, per year.
Learn more: FBAR Penalties and Relief Options
FBAR is due April 15 following the calendar year being reported. There is an automatic extension to October 15 with no form required. For 2025 accounts, file by April 15, 2026 (automatic extension to October 15, 2026).
Learn more: FBAR Deadline Guide
FBAR is filed with FinCEN (Treasury) and has a $10,000 threshold. Form 8938 is filed with the IRS as part of your tax return and has higher thresholds ($50,000-$600,000). Many people must file both. The forms have different rules for what must be reported.
Learn more: FBAR vs Form 8938 Comparison
If you have no unreported income from the foreign accounts, you may qualify for Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures, which typically result in no penalties. If you have unreported income, Streamlined Filing or Voluntary Disclosure may apply. Act before the IRS contacts you.
Learn more: Delinquent FBAR Filing Guide
Use the Treasury Department's year-end exchange rate to convert foreign currency maximum values to U.S. dollars. We handle all currency conversions using official rates as part of our FBAR preparation service.
Learn more: FBAR Exchange Rates Guide