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Estimated Tax Payments — FBAR filing for offshore accounts

Started by EstatePlanner_AZ · Apr 23, 2025 · 1,649 views · 18 replies
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EstatePlanner_AZ OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

FBAR filing for offshore accounts. I've been dealing with this for about 16 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but did not get a clear answer.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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confused_tenant_2023

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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worried_business_owner_question

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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worried_dev_2023

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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first_time_renter_NY

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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throwaway_employee_question

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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throwaway_renter_legal

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the relevant statute years for this type of claim.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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anon_trader_2024

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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RetiredLawyer_FL

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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ContractorMike_CA

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

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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desperate_employee_legal

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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RemoteWorker_EU

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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GigWorker_LA

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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worried_worker_2026

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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eComm_Seller_2022

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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help_me_freelancer_today

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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frustrated_homeowner_CO

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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worried_business_owner_CO

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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