About you | FBAR Filer

Who is this FBAR for?FBAR Item 2

An individual (me or a person) A business, trust or estate

This tool is for individuals filing their own FBAR. Entities (corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates) and consolidated filings need different handling.

Are you a United States person?Who must file

Yes No

A US citizen, a US green-card holder (lawful permanent resident), or someone who meets the substantial-presence test for US residency. Only a United States person files an FBAR.

Last nameFBAR Item 6

First nameFBAR Item 7

Middle name (optional)

Suffix (optional)

Do you have a U.S. Social Security Number or ITIN?FBAR Item 3/4

Yes — SSN or ITIN No — I'll use a foreign identification document

U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number (SSN or ITIN)FBAR Item 3

Your Social Security Number, or ITIN if you have one instead.

Foreign ID typeFBAR Item 4a

Describe the ID

Foreign ID numberFBAR Item 4b

Country that issued the IDFBAR Item 4c

Name the issuing country

Date of birthFBAR Item 5

Calendar year this FBAR is forFBAR Item 1

The FBAR reports one calendar year. You file it the year after.

Your mailing addressFBAR Item 9

City

State (optional)

ZIP or postal code

Country

Name the country

Phone number

FinCEN uses this on the filing. BSA E-Filing asks for it so it can send you the confirmation.