Did you know that OFAC and the IRS have an Understanding?
In November, 2019 the IRS and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU outlines an understanding between the IRS and OFAC with respect to reviews conducted by the IRS for compliance with
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Las deficiencias o debilidades en un Programa de Cumplimiento de Sanciones de la OFAC pueden conducir a Acciones Administrativas de la OFAC
El 2 de mayo de 2019, la “OFAC” (Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros) publicó una guía titulada “Un Marco de Referencia para los Compromisos de Cumplimiento de la OFAC”. El propósito de la guía del Marco de Referencia de
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Un Programa de Cumplimiento Efectivo puede ayudar a Disminuir una Multa Penal Organizacional
El 30 de abril del 2018, la División Criminal del Departamento de Justicia de los Estados Unidos (“Department of Justice – DOJ”) publicó un documento de orientación sobre los programas de cumplimiento corporativo. El documento analiza la adecuación y efectividad
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What is Next after BSA turns 50?
On 2/6/2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the BSA 2020 National Strategy for Combating Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing (2020 Strategy). The purpose of the 2020 Strategy is to: • Modernize the U.S. anti-money laundering/countering the financing of
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What can trigger an OFAC investigation and what can an OFAC Investigation lead to?
An OFAC investigation is often triggered as a result of: • Reports that are generated by U.S. Financial Institutions which have blocked or rejected a transaction based on a suspected sanctions violation • A self-disclosure of an OFAC apparent violation
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FBAR Penalties: Is it per Account or per Violation?
U.S. Taxpayers (includes a citizen, permanent resident, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust and estate) are required to file a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) if they have: a financial interest in or signature or other authority
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Are there conflicting signals from IRS as it relates to Section 965?
IRC Section 965 (Treatment of Deferred Foreign Income Upon Transition to Participation Exemption System of Taxation) was part of the TCJA enacted on December 22, 2017. The sections requires a United States shareholder to pay a transition tax on the
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Deficiencies or Weaknesses in an OFAC Sanctions Compliance Program can lead to OFAC Administrative Actions
On May 2, 2019, OFAC (Office of Foreign assets Control) published guidance titled “A Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments”. The purpose of the OFAC Framework guidance is to encourage a “risk-based” approach to “Sanctions Compliance” through developing, implementing, and routinely
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Who are you partnering with for your Financial Institution’s BSA/AML Independent Testing?
Financial Institutions ought to design and evaluate compliance programs to meet BSA/AML requirements and to satisfy Bank Examiner expectations. A Financial Institution’s Compliance Programs must comply with the requirements under Title 31 and, at a minimum, must include the five
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IRS issues FATCA Relief but not for All
On September 6, 2019, IRS announced Relief Procedures for Certain Former Citizens. These are procedures for certain persons who have relinquished, or intend to relinquish, their United States citizenship, who wish to come into compliance with their U.S. income tax
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Instituciones Financieras y el FCPA
La Ley de Prácticas Corruptas en el Extranjero (“Foreign Corrupt Practices Act – FCPA”) prohíbe el pago de sobornos a funcionarios extranjeros para ayudar a obtener o retener negocios. Exige que las empresas cuyos valores se cotizan en los EE.
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Financial Institutions and the FCPA
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits payment of bribes to foreign officials to assist with obtaining or retaining business. It requires companies whose securities are listed in the US to maintain books and records that accurately and fairly reflect
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