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What is considered 'value' in foreign accounts? I had 5K in a foreign account, but with 6X margin, so I could hold stocks that were worth more than 10K?

Do I need to file the FBAR form in this case?
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KarenJ
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What is considered 'value' in foreign accounts? I had 5K in a foreign account, but with 6X margin, so I could hold stocks that were worth more than 10K?

Yes, you need to file the FBAR

If you have any questions about how the Treasury Department would view this account, I would definitely include this foreign account on your FBAR (FinCEN Report 114).  If in doubt, include it.

The online link to file is attached. FBAR Filing

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KarenJ
Intuit Alumni

What is considered 'value' in foreign accounts? I had 5K in a foreign account, but with 6X margin, so I could hold stocks that were worth more than 10K?

Yes, you need to file the FBAR

If you have any questions about how the Treasury Department would view this account, I would definitely include this foreign account on your FBAR (FinCEN Report 114).  If in doubt, include it.

The online link to file is attached. FBAR Filing

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