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October 18, 2022
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FBAR Delay by 1 Day

  • October 18, 2022
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I am delayed in filing my FBAR by one day.

 

Do I need to give a reason for the delay or not required?

 

Thanks

Raj

Best answer by pk_

@Raj1 ,  while you are supposed to file the FBAR  form  in time and willful disregard  of the requirement is punished by excessive fines , it is rarely used.   The idea is to get compliance from taxpayers.  If you missed only once , there is no consequence  but habitual dis-regard is invitation  to shock the taxpayer into compliance.  I do not believe  you need an explanatory note if this is first time but ....

 

Does that answer the question ?

 

pk

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Level 15
October 18, 2022
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Level 15
October 18, 2022

@Raj1 ,  while you are supposed to file the FBAR  form  in time and willful disregard  of the requirement is punished by excessive fines , it is rarely used.   The idea is to get compliance from taxpayers.  If you missed only once , there is no consequence  but habitual dis-regard is invitation  to shock the taxpayer into compliance.  I do not believe  you need an explanatory note if this is first time but ....

 

Does that answer the question ?

 

pk