If my company requires me to have a foreign bank or brokerage account because of the stock plan, what do I need to know about the FBAR and FATCA reporting rules?

Under the FBAR and FATCA rules, you may have special IRS reporting requirements if you hold assets in a bank outside the US. This FAQ explains the requirements and the severe penalties that the IRS imposes for noncompliance...

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