FBAR Rescue & 8938 Reasons to File
Taxpayers with foreign financial assets may be required to file both the Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) and Form 8938 (Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets)—but understanding when and how to file can be complex. This webinar guides tax professionals through the key differences, filing thresholds, penalties, and reporting obligations for each form. Learn how to determine filing requirements, avoid common compliance pitfalls, and effectively advise clients with international financial interests. Ensure your clients stay compliant and mitigate risks with a clear understanding of these critical reporting requirements.
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*Self-Study recording not available for NASBA CPE credit.
IRS Program #: 7Q3WU-T-00731-25
CTEC Course #: 6248-CE-00101
Rita Ryan
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JD, LLM
Rita leads Wolf’s International Tax Services Practice, specializing in tax planning and compliance for international holdings. She has extensive experience advising clients on cross-border business activities, structuring international investments, and navigating U.S. compliance obligations for both entities and individuals. Rita also serves as a trusted advisor to other tax professionals, helping identify reporting requirements, review work papers, and ensure accuracy in an ever-evolving international tax landscape.
Prior to joining Wolf, Rita was an Associate Attorney at Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer, LLP, focusing on international and domestic taxation, estate planning, and tax controversy. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Boston University School of Law’s Graduate Tax Program, where she co-founded and co-teaches “Foreign Information Reporting and Withholding.” Rita frequently teaches other international tax topics for Strafford Publications, Tax Practice Pro, and Wolters Kluwer, sharing her expertise with tax professionals nationwide.
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