MyExpatTaxes Help Center | Can I submit an FBAR?

Yes, you can submit an FBAR. And no, you don’t need to file a tax return to do so. With MyExpatFBAR, you can securely file your FBAR online directly to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), whether or not you’re filing a US tax return.

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Who This Applies To
What You Need to Know
What If You Purchase a Tax Return Package?
Steps: How to Submit an FBAR Online
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Who This Applies To

US citizens and Green Card holders with foreign bank accounts that may trigger FBAR reporting (combined balances over $10,000).

What You Need to Know

FBARs are submitted directly to FinCEN, not the IRS.
You must file an FBAR if your combined foreign account balances were over $10,000 at any point during the year, even if you don’t need to file a US tax return.
Filing an FBAR is separate from filing a US tax return.

What If You Purchase a Tax Return Package?

If you choose to file your tax return with MyExpatTaxes while also filing an FBAR, you have options:

File the FBAR together with your tax return.
Submit the FBAR separately while your tax return is filed on its own.

In both cases, your FBAR is filed with FinCEN, while your return is submitted to the IRS.

Steps: How to Submit an FBAR Online

With MyExpatFBAR, the process is straightforward:

Create Your Account – Sign up securely with MyExpatFBAR.
Enter Your Account Information – Add your foreign bank details (institution names, account numbers, and maximum balances).
Review Your Report – Double-check all details for accuracy.
Submit to FinCEN – File electronically and receive confirmation.