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Vent: fBAR filing for offshore accounts is ruining my life

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Hypothetical question

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

FBAR filing for offshore accounts. I've been dealing with this for about 7 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but the other party is not cooperating.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

Illustrative response

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

Most folks screw this up by is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

Illustrative response

Make sure you're tracking cost basis correctly. That's where most people mess up with yield farming.

Illustrative response

The IRS guidance on this is still evolving. I'd recommend documenting everything meticulously in case of an audit.

Vent: fBAR filing for offshore accounts is ruining my life

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