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Business Owners Must File BOI Form or Face Stiff Penalties

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After months of court cases, the controversial beneficial ownership information report is still mandatory for most business owners. Courtney Kincaid, the President and CEO of the Indiana CPA Society,
The article from MSN discusses the new Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requirement for business owners in the U.S. to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This regulation, effective from January 1, 2024, aims to combat financial crimes like money laundering by enhancing transparency about the ownership of companies. Business owners who fail to comply could face severe penalties, including fines up to $500 per day, up to $10,000 in total fines, and potential jail time of up to two years. The report must detail the beneficial owners, defined as individuals who either directly or indirectly own or control at least 25% of the company or have substantial control over it. Existing companies have until January 1, 2025, to file their initial report, while new companies formed after January 1, 2024, must file within 30 days of formation. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding and adhering to these new regulations to avoid legal repercussions.

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