Is the FBAR worksheet really free?

Yes, for an on-time year. You only sign in to download. Filing FinCEN 114 on BSA E-Filing is free too. The Catch-up packet for past years is $79.

An item-by-item worksheet in the order of the BSA E-Filing form: Part I and every account in Part II, III or IV. Each maximum balance is converted at the Treasury December 31 rate and rounded up, with the rate table, the $10,000 test, due dates, a filing checklist and a Form 8938 reminder.

Do you file the FBAR for me?

No. You copy the worksheet into BSA E-Filing and submit it yourself. It is due April 15, with an automatic extension to October 15.

What does the Catch-up packet add?

Every past year, a statement of reasons for the late-filing box, and notes on penalties. Read the late filing guide first if the IRS has already contacted you.

FBAR wizard

For U.S. citizens, green card holders and residents with accounts abroad. Enter each account in its own currency; we convert, total and lay out every FinCEN item. Your draft stays in this browser.

Calendar year reported (Item 1)

U.S. person that year

U.S. citizens, green card holders, and anyone who was a U.S. resident for tax purposes (substantial presence test, usually 183+ days counting part of the two prior years). Children too.

YesNoNot sure

This is for a company, partnership, trust or estate

First name (Item 7)Last name (Item 6)Middle initialSuffix

Date of birth (Item 5)

Street address (Item 9)Living in the U.S.: your home street address, not a P.O. box. Living abroad: your U.S. mailing address, or your foreign address if you have none.CityCountryStateZIP code

This amends an FBAR I already filed for this yearMy spouse and I will file one FBAR (all of their foreign accounts are joint with me)I am filing for my child

Your SSN or ITIN (Item 3) is typed in on the FinCEN site. We never ask for it.

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What you get

Sample FBAR packet: filing guide and the item-by-item BSA E-Filing worksheet — Sample packet with made-up data. Yours is filled with your own answers.

Questions before you start

Is the FBAR worksheet really free?: Yes, for an on-time year. You only sign in to download. Filing FinCEN 114 on BSA E-Filing is free too. The Catch-up packet for past years is $79.
What do I get?: An item-by-item worksheet in the order of the BSA E-Filing form: Part I and every account in Part II, III or IV. Each maximum balance is converted at the Treasury December 31 rate and rounded up, with the rate table, the $10,000 test, due dates, a filing checklist and a Form 8938 reminder.
Do you file the FBAR for me?: No. You copy the worksheet into BSA E-Filing and submit it yourself. It is due April 15, with an automatic extension to October 15.
What does the Catch-up packet add?: Every past year, a statement of reasons for the late-filing box, and notes on penalties. Read the late filing guide first if the IRS has already contacted you.