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Where Is the Limit on Penalties for Willful FBAR Violations?

In Bank Fraud, Evasion, FBAR, Fines, Fraud, International Tax, Uncategorized by Ryan DeanLeave a Comment

A recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit holds that the pre-2004 regulation limiting willful FBAR penalties to a maximum of $100,000 is notapplicable.  As many tax practitioners know, 31 U.S.C. § 5314(a) requires taxpayers who have accounts with foreign financial institutions, specifically any person with a financial interest in or signature authority over foreign financial …

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What is Bank Fraud?

In Bank Fraud, Fraud, Popular Posts, White Collar by Jason Freeman and Alex AillsLeave a Comment

18 U.S.C. § 1344 is commonly referred to as the bank fraud statute. It is used by the Department of Justice to prosecute “any scheme to defraud” a federal bank.[1]The scope of the phrase “any scheme” is broad; it has, for example, been used to prosecute check forging, check kiting, and embezzlement, among other things.  Making misrepresentations to a bank – …