What is a FBAR?

The Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) is a form (FinCEN Form 114) that U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, and residents must file if they have foreign financial accounts exceeding $10,000 in total at any time during the calendar year. It’s submitted electronically through the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) by April 15, with an automatic extension to October 15. The FBAR helps the U.S. government track offshore accounts to prevent tax evasion.