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Perfect Internal Processes But Still at High Risk
FATCA 2014. CRS 2016. Your organization has studied the rules for these regimes and employees know exactly what needs to be done. You’re...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Jul 22, 2020
Does CRS/FATCA Controlling Person Reporting Violate Privacy Law?
Despite the United Kingdom's Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recent decision, elements of FATCA and CRS reporting may violate...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Jun 27, 2020
Join Me June 17 for #WebinarWednesday
Join me on June 17, 2020 at 10 AM ET for #WebinarWednesday when I will discuss: What Does Controlling Person Mean for the Unsuspecting...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Jun 7, 2020
CRS & FATCA: Guernsey, Isle of Man, Bermuda Extensions
Guernsey Guernsey announced it has extended both the FATCA and CRS reporting deadlines to September 30, 2020. However, Guernsey made...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
May 27, 2020
Mauritius Matches up CRS & FATCA Extensions
The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) announced today the due date to submit CRS reporting to the MRA has been extended from July 31,...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
May 14, 2020
UK FATCA & CRS Deadline Update
The United Kingdom’s tax authority (HMRC) issued an update today regarding the deadline for CRS and FATCA Y2019 reporting. The normal...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
May 12, 2020
IRS Extends FATCA RO Certification Deadline
The IRS announced today that it is granting an automatic extension of time to submit FATCA Responsible Officer (RO) certifications for an...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Apr 29, 2020
Mauritius Extends FATCA Deadline
The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) announced today the due date to submit FATCA reporting to the MRA has been extended from July 31,...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Apr 28, 2020


BVI Extends Both FATCA & CRS Deadlines
Given the IRS extension for foreign government FATCA reporting, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has extended its FATCA registration and...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Apr 22, 2020
FATCA (But Not CRS) Cayman Deadline Extended to November 16, 2020
The Cayman Islands announced the deadline for Y2019 FATCA reporting has been extended to November 16, 2020. However, the deadline for CRS...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Apr 16, 2020
FATCA: IRS Deadline Extension to July 15, 2020
The IRS announced that it is providing an automatic extension from March 31, 2020 to July 15, 2020 for Reporting Model 2 FFIs and...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Mar 25, 2020


FATCA: Who Must Report by March 31?
The deadline for a Participating Foreign Financial Institution (PFFI), including a Reporting FI under a Model 2 IGA to complete its FATCA...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Mar 12, 2020
Luxembourg Parliament Reviewing FATCA/CRS Legislation
Luxembourg’s Parliament is currently considering proposed amendments to its existing FATCA and CRS laws. The proposed changes would take...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Mar 4, 2020
FATCA & CRS: Cayman Deadline Extended to September 18, 2020
The Cayman Islands announced today that the deadline for Y2019 FATCA/CRS reporting has been extended to September 18, 2020 and the annual...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Mar 3, 2020
FATCA/CRS: Caymans Announces New Portal under Development
Previously, the Cayman Islands stated that its FATCA/CRS AEOI portal was offline for maintenance. [See my August 31, 2019 blog post:...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Jan 11, 2020
Lost FATCA Access Code?
Are you getting 2020 off to a constructive start by getting your FATCA files in order? It can be quite a sticking point if you discover...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Jan 6, 2020


Perplexing Risk Rankings
Whether it’s assessing a new foreign grantor trust client, setting up a new foreign biotech manufacturing plant or soliciting funds for a...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Dec 20, 2019
Is BVI Ramping up for FATCA & CRS Examinations?
This week the British Virgin Islands (BVI) International Tax Authority (ITA) demonstrated its commitment to FATCA and CRS examinations by...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Nov 22, 2019
FATCA & Privacy Year End Is Upon Us
Given that the departments usually handling FATCA, CRS and GDPR are swamped with a variety of other year-end tasks, this post may not be...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Nov 20, 2019
Foreign Trusts: South Dakota Regulators’ Tips
The South Dakota Trust Association hosted its third annual Fall Forum on October 17 & October 18, 2019. We were fortunate to have Scott...
Elizabeth A. McMorrow
Oct 24, 2019
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