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FATCA explained in a four minute satirical sketch

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Published on: 25-05-2015 Last modified on: 12-02-2024

FATCA explained in a four minute satirical sketch

FATCA explained in four minutes

FATCA explained. While FATCA is no laughing matter this video is a well-done satirical take on FATCA explaining simply the consequences of a law that has burdened many. This is what the makers had to say:

‘FATCA is a crazy law that the United States Congress has decided to impose on the entire world. We’re building a worldwide empire subject to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This video cuts through the BS and explains the law in the simplest terms possible.’

FATCA explained in four minutes

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