US FATCA Essentials Training

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Course Summary

The US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act requires foreign financial institutions to identify and report US account holders to the IRS. This Ethena course helps staff understand FATCA’s reporting obligations, spot evasion risks, and apply the rules in everyday practice.

What FATCA requires and why
Recognizing common tax evasion schemes
Applying FATCA rules in practice
Spotting FATCA compliance risks

Included Modules:

What is FATCA?

Explains the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, which requires foreign financial institutions to identify and report US account holders to the IRS.

Recognizing Tax Evasion Schemes

Outlines common offshore tax evasion schemes FATCA targets, helping staff recognize how hidden foreign accounts and shell structures conceal taxable US income.

A Guide to FATCA

Walks through FATCA’s core requirements, including due diligence, account classification, withholding, and the IRS reporting obligations placed on financial institutions.

FATCA in Practice

Shows how FATCA applies day to day, covering customer onboarding, documentation like Forms W-9 and W-8, and accurate account reporting.

Recognizing FATCA Compliance Risks

Highlights common FATCA compliance risks, including missing documentation, misclassified accounts, and reporting failures that expose institutions to IRS penalties.

Why is this training important for workplaces?

FATCA puts real reporting obligations on US financial institutions, and getting it wrong can mean withholding penalties, failed account documentation, and unwanted scrutiny from regulators. When your team understands how to identify US account holders, collect the right tax forms, and report foreign accounts correctly, the organization stays compliant and avoids costly errors. This training gives employees the practical knowledge to handle FATCA requirements with confidence and protect the business from compliance risk.

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