The Use of John Doe Summonses in Identifying U.S. Persons’ Accounts

Posted on: January 2, 2016 | By: Stephen Dunn | Bank Secrecy Act, FBARs, Foreign Accounts Compliance, John Doe Summnses

John Doe summonses are an expeditious weapon available to the U.S. government in identifying U.S. taxpayers’ foreign financial accounts.  Click here for the full text.

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The Use of John Doe Summonses in Identifying U.S. Persons’ Accounts