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Are you in Need of Foreign Tax Attorneys?

If you have a foreign account which you have not disclosed to the IRS, your pre-emptive voluntary disclosure should be handled by a tax attorney. But your hired attorney not doing the work in a timely manner, contact us. We will guide you the right track to get rid of your problems. Visit us today for a free consultation with the full benefit of attorney client privilege so that you can safely learn more about your situation and options.

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Are you in Need of Foreign Tax Attorneys?

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  1. A Hands-on Guide for Navigating the FBAR FBAR Compliance Tips

  2. The Current FBAR Landscape • IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Programs • Over $5.5 billion in back taxes, penalties and interest collected • 38,000 voluntary disclosures made under the three programs • Currently on the third OVDP • Estimated by some that less than 1% have come forward

  3. What We are Seeing in the Field? • IRS Agents tied up with the OVDP and other offshore account disclosure programs; other cases are being put on hold. • Subpoenas relating to offshore accounts • Foreign banks no longer accepting U.S. customers - HSBC Holdings (HBC), Deutsche Bank (DB), Bank of Singapore, and DBS Group Holdings (DBS)

  4. Criminal Prosecutions • Failed to report $4 million in foreign bank accounts; Filed FBARs for 2 years and then stopped. • Sentenced to: • 4 months in federal prison • 3 years supervised release • 250 hours of community service • $2 million civil penalty • $20,000 criminal fine

  5. Who Is Getting Caught in the Net? • Tax Evaders • Individuals with Signatory Authority • Entities whose lower level partnerships had a filing requirement • BIGGEST PROBLEM - individuals with minimal tax due

  6. Taxpayer should not enter the 2012 OVDP • Taxpayer should file the delinquent FBARs and attach a statement explaining why the reports are filed late. • The IRS will not impose a penalty for the failure to file the delinquent FBARs if there are no underreported tax liabilities and you have not previously been contacted regarding an income tax examination or a request for delinquent returns.

  7. Taxpayer should follow the “New Streamlined Procedures” • Must file delinquent tax returns, delinquent FBARs for the past six years, and pay tax and interest due. • No FBAR penalties. • If “high compliance risk”, could have in depth examination • No criminal protection. Once entered, cannot enter OVDP.

  8. Taxpayer should enter the 2012 OVDP and qualify for the 12.5% Penalty • Balance was always under $75,000, qualifies for 12.5% Penalty ($5000 Penalty) • Must pay taxes due and tax penalties and interest

  9. Taxpayer should enter the 2012 OVDP and qualify for the 5% Penalty Met the 4 Conditions: • Did not open • Minimal contact • No more than $1,000 withdrawn a year • Only account earnings have escaped U.S taxation • 5% Penalty on Highest Balance ($80k*.05 = $4k) and Tax and Penalties on Earnings

  10. Client should enter the 2012 OVDP and thenopt-out of the program • Taxpayer is NOT eligible for FAQ #17 quiet disclosure because there is unreported income. • Risk of higher penalties if “willful” is found • Chance for no penalties with Reasonable Cause

  11. Taxpayer should retain a Criminal DefenseAttorney Will very likely face willful civil penalties and the criminal penalties.

  12. Goldburd McCone LLP - Tax Attorneys Goldburd McCone LLP, located in New York City, NY, well known legal firm, providing services to it's clients in their tax management issues. Our experienced will assist you in you in finding the right decision. We have group of expert NYC IRS Audit Lawyers, bankruptcy attorney, who can handle even the worst legal complications.Goldburd McCone LLP provide services related to all tax issues like bankruptcy and suspended driving license. For more information call us at (646) 499-8993.

  13. Goldburd McCone LLP - Tax Attorneys 42 W 38th Street, 9th floor New York, New York 10018 info@tax-attorney-nyc.com http://tax-attorney-nyc.com/

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