Retired Expats Facing $3.6 Million in FBAR Penalties - Here's What They Did Wrong

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A retired couple faces $3.6M in FBAR penalties — not for hiding money, but a paperwork mistake. Many U.S. taxpayers living abroad are unaware of the critical FBAR filing requirement and the severe IRS penalties for non-compliance. This video explains what the Foreign Bank Account Report is and why it's essential for expats to maintain proper tax compliance when dealing with offshore accounts. We discuss a real-world case of a couple facing millions in penalties, emphasizing the importance of understanding us tax laws and accurate financial reporting.

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0:00 Introduction – What FBAR is and why it matters
0:55 New Zealand couple case – $3.6M FBAR penalty
1:34 Core FBAR rule – $10,000 threshold explained
2:34 FBAR penalties – non-willful violations
3:08 FBAR penalties – willful violations and examples
3:57 Why even compliant expats can face huge fines
5:06 IRS catch-up programs – Streamlined filing explained
6:05 Separate delinquent FBAR procedures for late filers
6:34 Filing deadlines and FinCEN forms

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**This video is for general educational purposes only. SavvyNomad is not a law firm, tax advisor, or financial advisor, and nothing here is legal, tax, or investment advice. Your situation may be different from the examples described; talk with a qualified professional about your specific facts before making decisions.

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