Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
Learning objectives

In this course, the participant will learn about the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).  At the conclusion of this session, you will be able to:

  • Recognize the reasons for FATCA and its intended impact on multinational corporations
  • Apply the technical requirements of FATCA
  • Identify other considerations related to the passing of FATCA
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Instructor bio

Tara Fisher has been practicing international tax for more than 20 years. Her professional background includes working for the U.S. Congress Joint Committee on Taxation, the national tax practice of PwC and American University in Washington D.C. During her time with Congress, Tara worked on the Senate Finance Committee's investigation of Enron Corporation and helped draft tax policies that were later adopted as part of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. She also assisted the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with the ratification of bilateral income tax treaties, including conventions with the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia. While working for PwC, Tara was stationed abroad in London, where she advised European companies investing in the United States. Tara is a Certified Public Accountant in the states of Pennsylvania and Virginia. She also holds both a Bachelors and Masters degree from the University of Virginia.

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