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posted Jun 3, 2019 1:25:36 PM

I filed my 2017 taxes and they got accepted by IRS. When I printed my copies, it showed yes instead no for having foreign financial account. help me please

I am a US citizen and I do not have nor ever had a foreign bank account of any kind. I saw the question in the schedule B part 3 while filling the taxes. I typed no to that question. can it be a glitch in system? My 2017 1040 was already by IRS.

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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:25:39 PM

If your return was already accepted, do not worry too much about it.

The IRS understands that clerical type errors occur.

If they have a question about the foreign bank account, they will send you a letter in 3-4 weeks.  If they do, simply say it was a mistake and that should take care of it.

If they do not send you a letter, then they are not concerned about it. 

Do not try to amend or send a letter at this point.  It may confuse them or prompt a review of your file.

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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:25:39 PM

If your return was already accepted, do not worry too much about it.

The IRS understands that clerical type errors occur.

If they have a question about the foreign bank account, they will send you a letter in 3-4 weeks.  If they do, simply say it was a mistake and that should take care of it.

If they do not send you a letter, then they are not concerned about it. 

Do not try to amend or send a letter at this point.  It may confuse them or prompt a review of your file.