The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced the issuance of four notices extending the deadline for filing Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBARs) for individuals impacted by recent natural disasters, including Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Beryl, and Tropical Storm Francine. The extensions apply to the 2023 calendar year, and specific filing deadlines are outlined in each notice. This extension is available to those located in areas designated by both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for individual or public assistance and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for tax relief due to the mentioned disasters. FBAR filing deadlines will align with those set by the IRS, meaning that the exact extension dates may vary. For additional details, please click the links to the IRS notices below.
Notice regarding Hurricane Helene: https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/FBAR-Notice-Hurricane-Helene-508.pdf
Notice regarding Hurricane Debby: https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/FBAR-Notice-Hurricane-Debby-508.pdf
Notice regarding Hurricane Beryl: https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/FBAR-Notice-Hurricane-Beryl-508.pdf
Notice regarding Tropical Storm Francine: https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/FBAR-Notice-Hurricane-Francine-508.pdf