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What Are the Costs Associated With Filing FBAR Compared to Form 8938

Compare FBAR and Form 8938 filing costs and thresholds. Edward Parsons, CPA explains separate obligations, penalties, and compliance requirements for foreign.

FBAR vs Form 8938: FATCA Compliance Requirements for Expats

Understand FBAR and Form 8938 filing requirements, thresholds, and penalties. Edward Parsons, CPA explains which forms expatriates must file.

Which Filing is More Relevant to My International Financial Situation, FBAR or Form 8938

Understand FBAR and Form 8938 requirements, thresholds, and filing differences. Edward Parsons, CPA clarifies which forms apply to your international financial.

IRS Penalty Relief for Unfiled FBAR Options

Unfiled FBAR penalties range from $16,536 to $165,353 depending on willfulness. Edward Parsons, CPA explains relief options and compliance procedures to

FBAR Filing Requirements for U.S. Citizens in United States

U.S. citizens with foreign accounts over $10,000 must file FinCEN Form 114 by April 15. Edward Parsons, CPA guides compliant FBAR

How Does Hiring a Professional Compare to Filing FBAR on My Own

Compare hiring a CPA for FBAR filing versus handling it yourself. Edward Parsons, CPA explains penalties, Form 8938 overlaps, and catch-up

Risks of Non Willful FBAR Violations

Non-willful FBAR penalties reach $16,536/year. Edward Parsons, CPA explains IRS violation risks, reasonable cause defenses, and delinquent filing relief.

What Are the Key Differences in Costs Between DIY Filing and Your Professional Service

Compare DIY tax software costs against CPA fees for complex returns. Edward Parsons, CPA reveals why professional service protects against costly

IRS Risks for Delayed Tax Compliance on Foreign Assets

Understand IRS penalties for late FBAR and FATCA filing. Edward Parsons, CPA explains non-willful vs. willful violations and compliance relief options.

Non-Willful FBAR Treatment: What Steps Should I Take if I Believe I Qualify for Non-Willful FBAR Treatment

Learn non-willful FBAR treatment steps, penalty caps, and how Edward Parsons, CPA helps clients file delinquent reports and qualify for reasonable

How Can I Determine If I Qualify for Streamlined Filing Options

Determine if you qualify for IRS streamlined filing compliance procedures. Edward Parsons, CPA explains non-willful conduct requirements and filing steps.

FBAR Non-Willful Penalty Options Explained

Understand non-willful FBAR penalties up to $16,536/year and relief options including abatement, streamlined filing, and reasonable cause arguments from Edward.

Meals Tax vs Sales Tax in Massachusetts: Mixed Businesses, Markets and Food Trucks

A business selling both groceries and prepared food runs two tax regimes at once: exempt food products on one side, meals

Opening a Restaurant in Massachusetts: The Complete Tax Registration Checklist

Massachusetts requires a restaurant to register with the Department of Revenue to collect meals tax before the business opens, not after

Tips, Service Charges and Massachusetts Meals Tax: What Gets Taxed on the Bill

A voluntary tip is never part of the taxable meal price. A mandatory service charge can also escape Massachusetts meals tax,

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Received a CP508C Notice? Your Passport May Be Revoked or Denied.

A CP508C notice means the IRS has certified your federal tax debt as “seriously delinquent” under IRC

Why a CPA-Led Kwong Penalty Review Starts With IRS Transcripts, Not Guesswork

By Ed Parsons, CPA [Updated August 2026] Short answer: A CPA-led Kwong penalty review should start with

Kwong Protective Claims, Form 843, and IRS Transcript Review

Kwong Protective Claims, Form 843, and IRS Transcript Review By Ed Parsons, CPA [Updated August 2026] Short

What Is Kwong, and Why Prior IRS Penalties May Need a Second Look

By Ed Parsons, CPA [Updated August 2026] Short answer: Kwong is a federal court decision that may

Foreign Branch or Disregarded Entity Not Reported? Streamlined Filing May Help Resolve IRS Issues.

Form 8858 reports U.S. ownership and operation of Foreign Disregarded Entities (FDEs) and Foreign Branches (FBs) to

Unreported CFC or PFIC Investments? Streamlined Filing May Help Prevent Double Tax Problems.

A foreign corporation can be both a Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) and a Passive Foreign Investment Company

Unfiled Form 5471 Penalties Can Grow Fast. Streamlined Filing May Help.

IRC Section 6038(b) imposes an automatic $10,000 penalty for each annual accounting period a U.S. person fails

Unreported Foreign Passive Income? Streamlined Filing May Help Resolve Subpart F Exposure.

Subpart F income (passive and certain other categories of CFC income) is taxed to U.S. shareholders in

Unreported GILTI Income? Streamlined Filing May Help Limit IRS Penalty Exposure

GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), renamed NCTI under the 2026 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, taxes U.S.

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