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Who is not required to file Form 8938?

The total value of my specified foreign financial assets does not exceed $49,000 during the tax year. You do not have to file Form 8938. You do not satisfy the reporting threshold of more than $50,000 on the last day of the tax year or more than $75,000 at any time during the tax year.

What happens if I forgot to file Form 8938?

If you do not file a correct and complete Form 8938 within 90 days after the IRS mails you a notice of the failure to file, you may be subject to an additional penalty of $10,000 for each 30-day period (or part of a period) during which you continue to fail to file Form 8938 after the 90-day period has expired.

How to file Form 8938 in TurboTax?

To get to the 8938 section in TurboTax, refer to the following instructions: Open or continue your return if youre not already in it. Search for 8938 and select the Jump to link at the top of the search results. On the Foreign Financial Assets screen, select Yes, I have foreign financial assets.

What must be reported on Form 8938?

If you are required to file Form 8938, you must report your financial accounts maintained by a foreign financial institution. Examples of financial accounts include: Savings, deposit, checking, and brokerage accounts held with a bank or broker-dealer.

How to file Form 8938?

You can fill out a physical copy of Form 8938 and mail it with the rest of your tax return and tax payment by the annual federal tax filing deadline. You can also e-file it with the rest of your electronic tax return.

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