Foreign accounts and federal reporting concerns
A taxpayer with foreign accounts may have reporting obligations separate from an income tax return. Missing an FBAR or another foreign-asset filing calls for a review of the accounts, years involved and any government contact before selecting a correction approach.
McCarthy Tax Law assists with fbar & offshore compliance and evaluates the relevant notices, factual record and procedural options. The appropriate response depends on your circumstances, not simply where you live in Florida.
Explore FBAR & Offshore ComplianceWhat to preserve before discussing your matter
Make a private inventory of accounts and prior reporting years. Preserve IRS correspondence and discuss the history with counsel; do not upload account numbers or financial records through this website.
Use the website only to describe the general issue and any stated deadline. Do not send tax returns, Social Security numbers, financial records or other sensitive information through the form.
Read the taxpayer guidesFederal tax services for Miami taxpayers
The firm handles IRS examinations, collection disputes, Tax Court matters, criminal tax investigations and offshore reporting concerns. No settlement, penalty reduction or case result is guaranteed.
Representation informed by IRS experience
Bernie’s career includes IRS Revenue Agent, Appeals Officer and Trial Attorney roles, followed by experience as a KPMG Director and a partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP. His federal controversy practice serves taxpayers, businesses, trusts and exempt organizations.
About Bernie McCarthy
Serving Miami from Melbourne Beach
The firm has one Melbourne Beach mailing address: 3830 S Hwy A1A, PMB 4-175, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951. It is not a walk-in office. Bernie meets clients at their locations; contact the firm to discuss arrangements. Hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.