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FATCA and CRS

Guidance and information on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the Common Standard on Reporting and Due Diligence for Financial Account Information (CRS).

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TAXguide

TAXguide 12/17: CRS - notifying clients

An explanation of the legal requirement for financial institutions and professionals to write to clients to whom they have given advice on offshore matters. The guide outlines the rules, suggests how you might comply and provides a draft client letter. Tax Faculty members can download the full guide.
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Practical guidance

FATCA - what you need to know Q&A
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 26 Sep 2014
  • PDF (56kb)
Download a PDF copy of the Q&A that accompanied a webinar discussing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
FATCA: STEP guidance
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 15 Sep 2014
  • PDF (342kb)
The Model 1 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) is a standard template that facilitates FATCA reporting.
FATCA: STEP flowchart
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 01 Sep 2014
  • PDF (146kb)
Flowchart prepared by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners to illustrate trusts under a model 1 intergovernmental agreement (IGA): Jurisdiction X.
HMRC FATCA guidance
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 24 Aug 2014
  • PDF (1,044kb)
HMRC guidance notes on implementation of the International Tax Compliance (United States of America) Regulations 2014. These guidance notes supersede the 28 February 2014 version. Further amendments and additions to this guidance will be required as a result of the changes to the US Regulations.
FATCA: IGA flowchart
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 01 Aug 2014
  • PDF (197kb)
Flowchart covering UK trusts under the UK/USA Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA).
FATCA - Guidance to members
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 01 May 2014
  • PDF (391kb)
This paper summarises the key aspects of the FATCA and alerts members of professional firms to the action needed to ensure that your firm, its partners and its associated entities are properly meeting their obligations under the rules and that you are able to discuss them with your clients.

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Exclusive An overview of FATCA and CRS
  • eBook chapter
  • 2021
  • John Hiddleston, Azets
  • Automatic Exchange of Information Handbook
A chapter giving an overview of the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ('FATCA') and the OECD Common Reporting Standard ('CRS'), in this practical guide to the automatic exchange of information rules legislation within the UK.
Exclusive Making a report under the UK's FATCA/CRS regulations
  • eBook chapter
  • 2021
  • John Hiddleston, Azets
  • Automatic Exchange of Information Handbook
A chapter giving practical guidance on how to report under the UK's FATCA and CRS regulations.
Exclusive Automatic exchange of information handbook
  • eBook
  • 2021
  • John Hiddleston, Azets
  • Automatic Exchange of Information Handbook
A practical guide to the automatic exchange of information rules legislation within the UK, covering the requirements of the OECD Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
Exclusive US FATCA
  • eBook chapter
  • 2016
  • Robert Williams
  • Guide to US-UK Private Wealth Tax Planning
A chapter on the US FATCA in this tax planning manual for those advising high net worth individuals from the UK or US.
Exclusive Appendix VI: FATCA, IGAs, and the OECD CRS: The Future Landscape for Trusts
  • eBook chapter
  • 2015
  • Tax Analysts
  • Guide to US-UK Private Wealth Tax Planning
Appendix on the US FATCA, Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) and the OECD global standards in this tax planning manual for those advising high net worth individuals from the UK or US.
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External resources

Some resources that we link to may pre-date the latest amendments to the relevant tax regulations. While these links contain useful information, please treat them with appropriate caution.
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act: Intergovernmental Agreements
  • Website
  • US Department of the Treasury
List of Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) by jurisdiction, alongside current status and effective dates. The list includes PDFs of IGA, related agreements, arrangements, corrections and understandings.
IRS: Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
  • Website
  • IRS
Official US guidance on FATCA for individuals and institutions, including a list of approved foreign institutions that have a Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN).
Common Reporting Standard
  • Website
  • Pinsent Masons
Comprehensive topic guide on the CRS regime, background and aims, its relationship to FATCA, the status of the Alternative Reporting Regime for UK Resident Non-Domiciles, and enforcement.
Automatic Exchange of Information on GOV.UK
  • Website
  • HMRC
Guidance and papers on Automatic Exchange of Information agreements are made between the UK and other countries, including the HMRC internal International Exchange of Information Manual.
Automatic Exchange Portal
  • Website
  • OECD
A comprehensive overview of OECD's work on Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) with guidance on the Common Reporting Standard and resources for CRS implementation, including the CRS Implementation Handbook.
CRS-related Frequently Asked Questions
  • Website
  • OECD
Regularly updated set of FAQs on the application of the Common Reporting Standard. Answers cover general reporting requirements, due diligence requirements and definitions.
Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters
  • Website
  • OECD
Second edition of the Common Reporting Standard setting out the financial account information to be exchanged, the financial institutions required to report, the different types of accounts and taxpayers covered, and common due diligence procedures to be followed by financial institutions.

Further support

TAXconnect
  • Listing
  • 06 Mar 2015
Search for a consultant to help you with a specific technical tax problem. TAXconnect works on a telephone ‘hotline’ system, whereby consultants offer advice to fellow Tax Faculty members and Faculties Online subscribers on tax problems for a nominal fee.
Tax Faculty Find out more about the Tax Faculty and upcoming events. Faculty members can access exclusive content, including TAXline, TAXguides, webinars, representations and support schemes.
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