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1099 Tax Issue | FBAR filing for offshore accounts

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Hypothetical question

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

FBAR filing for offshore accounts. I've been dealing with this for about 10 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but got conflicting advice.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

Illustrative response

Keep records for at least 7 years. The IRS can audit further back in some cases.

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A good tax attorney is worth the cost for complex situations like this.

1099 Tax Issue | FBAR filing for offshore accounts

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