======finCEN======

[[American Expat Retiree Financials | contents]]

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (finCEN)

a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury

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.