Request for Extension to Submit Your Voluntary Disclosure Package
In an earlier article, I already described the general process of the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program. In that article, I mentioned that you must make a complete submission of your Voluntary Disclosure Package within 90 days of the date of the preliminary acceptance letter from the IRS Criminal Investigation.
What if you cannot make a complete submission by the date specified in this preliminary acceptance letter?
In this case, you or your attorney may request an extension of the deadline to complete your voluntary disclosure submission. With the request for extension, you must submit your name, address, date of birth, and social security number and as much of the Voluntary Disclosure Package documentation as possible. At the very minimum, with the Request for Extension, your attorney should include properly completed and signed agreements to extend the period of time to assess tax (including tax penalties) and to assess FBAR penalties.
Requests for up to a 90 day extension must include a statement of those items that are missing, the reasons why they are not included, and the steps taken to secure them.
As of February of 2013, Requests for Extensions must be made in writing and sent to the Austin Campus on or before the date specified in the letter from Criminal Investigation for completing the voluntary disclosure:
Internal Revenue Service
3651 S. I H 35 Stop 4301 AUSC
Austin, TX 78741
ATTN: Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program
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If you are already in the OVDP or you are only considering the option of doing so, contact Sherayzen Law Office as soon as possible. Our experienced international tax firm will thoroughly review your case, identify the available options, implement the agreed-upon legal strategy, guide your case through the entire process of the OVDP and rigorously represent your interests during your negotiations with the IRS.