14/10/2026
⏰ US citizens: your FBAR is due TOMORROW, October 15!
I just filed a 2025 FBAR for a US citizen client here in Japan, and I wanted to share a quick reminder for anyone who might have forgotten.
Do you need to file? If you’re a US citizen or green card holder and your accounts outside the US (Japan Post, Rakuten, SMBC, MUFG, etc.) added up to more than US$10,000 at any point in 2025, then yes.
A few things people often miss:
✔️ It’s separate from your tax return. You file it with FinCEN, not the IRS.
✔️ It’s free and done online through BSA E-Filing.
✔️ Accounts of a company you own more than 50% of can count too.
✔️ April 15 is automatically extended to October 15. That’s tomorrow.
Don’t have every exact balance? A reasonable, good-faith estimate is okay, and you can file an amended report later. The worst option is not filing at all, since penalties can be steep.
If you’re not sure whether this applies to you, send me a message and I’ll point you in the right direction. 🙂
Please share this with any American friends living in Japan!
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