I know I need to I file the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) form separately. I should do it before or after filing for the tax return?

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The new filing dates for (Form 114) Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) for foreign financial accounts are the same as tax season filing deadlines of April 15, with an automatic extension until October 15 (no paperwork is needed for the extension) yearly. The due date for FBAR filings for foreign financial accounts maintained during calendar year 2016 is April 18, 2017.

The form must be electronically filed online through the BSA E-FilingSystem website.