The Fifth Amendment & Offshore Audits

This course explores the intersection of Fifth Amendment protections and IRS offshore enforcement, including how constitutional rights may limit compelled disclosures in civil tax examinations. We examine key cases such as United States v. Hubbell and Doe v. United States, along with practical implications for clients facing Form 8938, FBAR, and offshore asset investigations. Attendees will learn how and when the act of production doctrine, required records exception, and assertion of privilege apply in international tax audits and IRS summons enforcement.