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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 -
Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Traps for the Unwary: Are Financial Institution receiving adequate FATCA consulting and training?

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FATCA is Chapter 4 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). It conscripts Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs) to act as reporting and withholding agents for the U.S. Government. To enforce its conscription, it contains a...more

Blank Rome LLP

FATCA Notebook: Former IRS Chief, Taxpayer Advocate Criticize FATCA; Switzerland Moves Toward Greater Transparency

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First, former acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller speaks out against FATCA and suggests that the benefits of the new information reporting regime imposed by FATCA may not outweigh its costs. An article published by...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Tax Talk -- Volume 7, No. 2 -- July 2014

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In This Issue: - As FATCA Begins, IRS Rolls out Withholding Forms, Increases IGA Count - IRS Issues Final Circular 230 Rules Simplifying Written Tax Advice Requirements - Mortgage CCA Raises More...more

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