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Instructions for IRS Form 8966
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Instructions for IRS Form 8966 Fatca Report
This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 8966 , Fatca Report - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 8966 is available for download through this link.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 8966?
A: IRS Form 8966 is the reporting form used to comply with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
Q: What is FATCA?
A: FATCA is a law that requires US taxpayers to report their foreign financial accounts.
Q: Who needs to file Form 8966?
A: Financial institutions, including banks and investment funds, are required to file Form 8966 to report information about their US account holders.
Q: What information does Form 8966 require?
A: Form 8966 requires financial institutions to report information about their US account holders, including their names, account numbers, and balances.
Q: When is Form 8966 due?
A: Form 8966 is generally due on or before March 31st of the year following the year for which the report is being filed.
Q: Are there any penalties for not filing Form 8966?
A: Yes, financial institutions may face penalties for not complying with FATCA reporting requirements, including significant fines.
Instruction Details:
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