Are You Prepared for the Corporate Transparency Act?
As the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will come into full effect. In simple terms, the CTA requires that every company organized in the United States identifies its beneficial owne... Fernando Juarez Hernandez, EA
Things to Discuss with Clients at 2023 Appointments
New Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rules On September 29, 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule implementing the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership information (BOI) r... TheTaxBook
Preparing an Accurate FBAR: Ten Common Mistakes
The failure to file an accurate and complete Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) 114, (Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)) can result in serious penalties and consequences for a taxpayer. Unfortunately, the FBAR is one of those deceptively simple forms that does not appear to be complex due to the limited number of entries required. However, those unfamiliar with the form are prone to mistakes, as detailed rules ex... Randall Brody, EA