About FBAR Information
We're an independent educational publisher focused on making one confusing topic clear: how the FBAR works for ordinary U.S. persons.
Our mission
Foreign account reporting rules are surprisingly easy to miss and surprisingly hard to understand. Official instructions are written for accuracy, not accessibility, and much of what's online is either overly technical or trying to sell a service. FBAR Information exists to fill that gap with clear, balanced, jargon-free explanations of the FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) that any U.S. person can follow.
Our goal is simple: help you understand whether the FBAR applies to you, what it involves, and where to go next — so you can make informed decisions or ask a professional the right questions.
What we do — and don't do
✔ What we do
- Explain FBAR concepts in plain English
- Break down thresholds, deadlines, and filing steps
- Summarize how penalties and compliance options generally work
- Point you toward official government resources
✕ What we don't do
- Provide legal, tax, or financial advice
- Prepare or file FBARs on your behalf
- Represent you before the IRS or any agency
- Claim any government affiliation or endorsement
Our editorial approach
Every article is written to be understandable first and comprehensive second. We aim to:
- Stay neutral. We don't sell filing services, so our guidance isn't steering you toward a purchase.
- Be transparent about uncertainty. Where rules are evolving or fact-dependent (like cryptocurrency or foreign pensions), we say so rather than oversimplifying.
- Encourage verification. We consistently direct readers to official sources and qualified professionals for decisions.
- Review regularly. We revisit our content to reflect changes in guidance and thresholds.
⚠️ An important limitation
FBAR Information is an information publisher, not a professional services firm. We are not attorneys, CPAs, or enrolled agents, and reading this site does not create any professional relationship. For advice about your specific situation, always consult a qualified professional.
Who this site is for
We write primarily for individuals who may have an FBAR obligation: U.S. citizens and residents with accounts abroad, expatriates, dual citizens, recent immigrants with home-country accounts, and anyone with signature authority over a foreign account. Students, tax preparers, and researchers looking for a clear orientation to the topic are welcome too.
How we source information
Our content is based on publicly available guidance from U.S. government agencies — including materials published by FinCEN and the IRS — as well as widely accepted interpretations of the Bank Secrecy Act. Because official rules can change and can be nuanced in practice, we treat our summaries as a starting point and encourage readers to confirm specifics with primary sources.
Get in touch
Have feedback, a correction, or a general question about our content? We'd love to hear from you — visit our contact page.
Nothing on this page or website constitutes legal, tax, or financial advice. See our full disclaimer.