FATCA Reporting
Form 8938
The threshold for filing Form 8938 depends on the filing status and where the person lives.
For individuals living in the United States, the threshold is as follows:
1. Single taxpayers or married taxpayers filing separately: The total value of specified foreign financial assets must be more than $50,000 on the last day of the tax year or more than $75,000 at any time during the tax year.
2. Married taxpayers filing jointly: The total value of specified foreign financial assets must be more than $100,000 on the last day of the tax year or more than $150,000 at any time during the tax year.
For individuals living abroad, the thresholds are higher:
1. Single taxpayers or married taxpayers filing separately: The total value of specified foreign financial assets must be more than $200,000 on the last day of the tax year or more than $300,000 at any time during the tax year.
2. Married taxpayers filing jointly: The total value of specified foreign financial assets must be more than $400,000 on the last day of the tax year or more than $600,000 at any time during the tax year.
These thresholds can change, so it is always a good idea to consult the latest IRS guidelines or seek our professional tax advice to ensure compliance.
In addition to meeting the threshold requirements, must also meet certain criteria to be required to file Form 8938. These criteria include being a specified individual, which generally refers to U.S. citizens, resident aliens, and certain non-resident aliens who meet specific conditions.