Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures (SFOP)

Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures (SFOP)

Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures (SFOP)

Help for expats living abroad

Help for expats living abroad

Correct Missed U.S. Filings

The IRS SFOP program allows certain expats, who did not report foreign assets and income to catch up on their U.S. taxes without pen.

The IRS SFOP program allows certain expats, who did not report foreign assets and income to catch up on their U.S. taxes without pen.

How It Works

  1. Schedule a strategy call

  2. Gather records & certify non-willfulness

  3. File 3 years of tax returns + 6 years of FBARs

Client Testimonial

"Our missed US tax returns and FBA filings were causing stress. Michael guided us through SFOP quickly and achieved total penalty relief!"

"Our missed US tax returns and FBA filings were causing stress. Michael guided us through SFOP quickly and achieved total penalty relief!"

—Washington D.C. couple

—Washington D.C. couple

The Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures (SFOP) were created by the IRS to help U.S. taxpayers residing outside the United States come into compliance with offshore reporting requirements without facing penalties. This program is ideal for individuals who failed to report foreign accounts, income, or assets due to non-willful conduct.

Who Qualifies for SFOP?

● You must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder living outside the U.S. for at least 330 full days in one of the past three years.
● You must have failed to file FBARs, Form 8938, or report foreign income due to non-willful reasons (e.g., misunderstanding or lack of knowledge).

What’s Required?

● File 3 years of late or amended tax returns, including all required forms (e.g., 8938, 1116, 2555).
● File 6 years of FBARs (FinCEN Form 114).
● Submit a signed certification form explaining your non-willful conduct and confirming your eligibility.

Key Benefits of SFOP

● No penalties assessed (unlike SDOP, which includes a 5% penalty).
● Faster and more efficient resolution process.
● Brings taxpayers into full compliance with IRS and Treasury Department.

Why Choose Offshore Relief?

We specialize in helping U.S. taxpayers abroad resolve offshore tax issues. From determining eligibility to drafting your non-willfulness narrative and filing all required documents, we provide full-service support so you can move forward with confidence.

We specialize in helping U.S. taxpayers abroad resolve offshore tax issues. From determining eligibility to drafting your non-willfulness narrative and filing all required documents, we provide full-service support so you can move forward with confidence.

Schedule a confidential consultation today to see if SFOP is right for you or drop us an email.

SFOP Self-Check Guide Download

SFOP Self-Check Guide Download