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FBAR: A Simple Guide to Foreign Account Reporting for Immigrants
Most immigrants know they need to file a tax return. Far fewer know that a savings account, fixed deposit, Demat account, NRE account, or even a joint account back home could trigger additional U.S. reporting requirements. And the penalties for getting it wrong can be surprisingly severe. In this episode, Vaibhav Puranik breaks down FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Reporting) in simple terms and explains why so many immigrants accidentally overlook these rules. You'll learn how foreign account reporting works, the difference between FBAR and Form 8938, common mistakes involving Indian bank accounts…
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