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The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 2010 as part of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE Act). FATCA aims to improve compliance of U.S. taxpayers... more +
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 2010 as part of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE Act). FATCA aims to improve compliance of U.S. taxpayers by capturing tax revenue related to foreign assets and off-shore accounts.  less -
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How Does the IRS Use AI to Identify Tax Cheats?

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Could Artificial Intelligence (AI) increase the likelihood of an IRS audit in your future? How does the IRS use AI to identify US taxpayers who attempt to hide assets, under-report income or otherwise cheat the IRS? In...more

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IRS Hints at Form 8938 Requirements for Reporting Crypto Assets Held at a Foreign Exchange

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With the emergence of digital assets, the question has arisen whether digital assets held in “wallets” in foreign exchanges need to be reported on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 8938, Statement of Specified Foreign...more

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IRS Issues Proposed FATCA Regulations

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On December 13, 2018, U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) that would amend the current regulations relating to the Foreign Account Tax...more

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"Financial Institutions Wrestle With FATCA Implementation"

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Over the past year, financial institutions have wrestled with the challenges presented by the U.S. Foreign Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Originally scheduled to take effect in 2013, the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS have...more

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"Treasury and IRS Move to Implement FATCA as 2014 Start Date Approaches"

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On October 29, 2013, the IRS issued Notice 2013-69 as the next step in implementing far-reaching legislation commonly known as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Congress enacted FATCA in 2010 as part of...more

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Final Regulations Implementing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”)

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On January 17, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) implementing the reporting and withholding provisions of the HIRE Act (commonly known as the Foreign Account Tax...more

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FATCA: Final Regulations Raise Questions for Trust Practitioners

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In the wake of a series of scandals involving U.S. taxpayers sheltering their assets from the reach of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Congress enacted the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) on 18 March 2010...more

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After Months of Anticipation, Final FATCA Regulations Released

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BACKGROUND - On January 17, 2013, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued final regulations implementing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”). ...more

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United States Signs Bilateral Agreements to Implement FATCA with Denmark and Mexico

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The United States has entered into its second and third bilateral agreements regarding the implementation of FATCA with Denmark and Mexico, respectively. FATCA was enacted in 2010 as part of the Hiring Incentives to Restore...more

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IRS Releases Draft Form to Certify Status Of Individuals for Withholding Under FATCA

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On September 11, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released a new draft version of Form W-8 BEN, Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding (Individuals). This Form is used...more

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IRS Issues Draft Withholding Forms Conforming To FATCA

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The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ("FATCA"), passed as part of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act enacted in March 2010, added a requirement which generally provides that a foreign financial...more

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First FBAR, Now FATCA: New Information Reporting Requirements for U.S. Taxpayers with Foreign Financial Assets

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U.S. citizens, resident aliens and certain non-resident aliens who held “specified foreign financial assets” at any point during 2011 may be required to file IRS Form 8938 (Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets)...more

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Proposed Regulations Provide FATCA Compliance Guidance for Foreign Financial Institutions, Other Foreign Entities and U.S....

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service recently issued proposed regulations under Sections 1471–1474 of the Internal Revenue Code. The proposed regulations provide updated guidance on information...more

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Treasury Department Issues Proposed Regulations Under FATCA and Unveils Bilateral Agreements for Partner Countries With Respect to...

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This update is a follow-up to our May 6, 2010 publication, HIRE Act of 2010 - Increases Need for International Tax Compliance, with respect to the new information reporting obligations for foreign financial institutions...more

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