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The document provides detailed instructions for Form 8938, which is used to report specified foreign financial assets by U.S. taxpayers. It outlines who must file the form, the reporting thresholds based on marital status and residency, and the types of foreign financial assets that need to be reported. The document also includes information on penalties for non-compliance, exceptions to reporting requirements, and specific instructions for completing the form.

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Begin by entering your identifying information at the top of the form, including your name and taxpayer identification number (TIN). Ensure accuracy as this is crucial for processing.
In Part I, summarize your foreign deposit and custodial accounts. Report the number of accounts and their total maximum value during the tax year.
Proceed to Part II to summarize other foreign assets. Include details such as account descriptions and maximum values, ensuring you check any applicable boxes regarding account status.
Complete Parts V and VI with detailed information about each foreign deposit account and other specified foreign financial assets. Use continuation sheets if necessary for additional accounts or assets.
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Does form 8938 trigger audit?

Discrepancies with Form 8938 Filings: The IRS compares the information received from foreign banks under FATCA with the information reported by U.S. taxpayers on Form 8938. If there are discrepancies between the bank-reported balances and the amounts disclosed on Form 8938, it can trigger an audit.

Do I have to file both form 8938 and FBAR?

The filing of Form 8938 does not relieve you of the separate requirement to file the FBAR if you are otherwise required to do so, and vice-versa. Depending on your situation, you may be required to file Form 8938 or the FBAR or both forms, and certain foreign accounts may be required to be reported on both forms.

What happens if I forgot to file 8938?

Failure-To-File Penalty If you are required to file Form 8938 but do not file a complete and correct Form 8938 by the due date (including extensions), you may be subject to a penalty of $10,000.

What records should I keep for form 8938?

Foreign assets that should be reported on Form 8938 include foreign bank accounts, stocks, securities, foreign partnership interests, financial instruments issued by foreign persons, and interests in foreign trusts or estates. Its important to report these if they exceed the IRS thresholds.

What happens if I file a return after the due date?

Implications Of Late Filing Missing the original deadline carries some consequences. Under Section 234F, a late filing fee may be imposed. People with income up to Rs 5 lakh face a penalty of Rs 1,000, while those earning above Rs 5 lakh could be charged Rs 5,000.

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