Vanessa A
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

It depends.  If it meets the criteria of having to file the 8938 when converting to US Dollars, then yes, you would need to file the 8938.  Most foreign banks keep their local currency in their bank, so this does not exempt you from filing. 

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