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Don't get an "F" on FBAR

Brown Advisory

As such, even the most ethical taxpayers may feel anxiety about these reports, since they may end up being punished despite the best intentions. In 2014, an 87-year-old, retired specialty-glass importer faced more than $2 million in penalties for failing to disclose a $7 million Swiss account which dated back to the 1960s.

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Don't get an "F" on FBAR

Brown Advisory

As such, even the most ethical taxpayers may feel anxiety about these reports, since they may end up being punished despite the best intentions. In 2014, an 87-year-old, retired specialty-glass importer faced more than $2 million in penalties for failing to disclose a $7 million Swiss account which dated back to the 1960s.