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 ======finCEN======
-Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
+[[American Expat Retiree Financials | contents]]
+Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (finCEN)
 a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury
-FBAR
+Foreign Bank Accounts Report (FBAR) = FinCEN Form 114
+Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
+==== To file FBAR ====
+BSA E-Filing System website at https://bsaefiling.fincen.gov
+As of 2006:\\
+It is possible to register and login to an account via login.gov.\\
+I do not see anything about ID.me.\\
+Individuals may file without an account.\\
+As far as I know, I have always filed as an individual without an account. \\
+==== FBAR ====
+Important Information:
+  * Deadline: The FBAR deadline is April 15, but an automatic extension is granted until October 15.
+  * Registration: While you can file as an individual without registering, creating a free account allows you to save drafts and check status.
+  * Authorized Filers: If a third party files for you, use FinCEN Report 114a to authorize them.
+  * Safety Notice: The FBAR filing is free. Be aware of phishing sites that charge to file this form.