Recent amendments to international tax treaties indicate changes to IRS policies regarding audit for foreign-situated monies. New tax treaties especially affect United States citizens with income in Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Lichtenstein, and Monaco.
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IRS Summons to International Banks
The IRS has issued “John Doe” summons to several international banks, seeking information regarding individuals who have unreported foreign income.
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Voluntary Disclosure
The IRS has established a program for voluntary disclosure, the deadline for which was recently extended through 15 October 2009. In the event you operate a business overseas, maintain a foreign bank account, or earn income abroad, you may be obligated to make certain reports to the IRS. If you have not filed returns disclosing such, it may be in your best interest to, at a minimum, examine as soon as possible whether a reporting obligation existed and was missed.
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