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Credence Independent Advisors: A Look at FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act)

The United States global tax law; Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), came into effect on 1st July 2014.

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accounts. Furthermore, the withholding agents of <strong>Foreign</strong> Financial Institutions and United St<strong>at</strong>es<br />

will be made to keep an account of the efforts made in a file for trouble-free access. As the IRS agents<br />

may ask for evidence of a party’s efforts in good faith to oper<strong>at</strong>e in accordance with <strong>FATCA</strong>.<br />

Lastly, provided th<strong>at</strong> a withholding agent selects not to be indulgent regarding <strong>FATCA</strong><br />

document<strong>at</strong>ion, parties should in general consider to be required to give the document<strong>at</strong>ion to the<br />

medi<strong>at</strong>or.<br />

Collecting tax is one of the most common ways of increasing revenue for a n<strong>at</strong>ion. <strong>FATCA</strong> grew out of<br />

a contentious rule; th<strong>at</strong> the citizens of America, even if they are permanent residents abroad are taxed<br />

on their all-inclusive, global income despite of where they live. It also helps a country to keep check on<br />

spending and saving capabilities of their citizens.<br />

Hence, it could be highly important for the economic survival of a n<strong>at</strong>ion and for the better living<br />

standards of their citizens. If not financially sound, a country risks its citizens living in an unsecure<br />

environment. Therefore, it is important for governments to properly manage their tax processes in<br />

order to avoid any lack of management.<br />

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