FinCEN News on the New Anti-Money Laundering Rule
FinCEN News Accordion
12/22/2025 - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published materials to help the real estate industry prepare for upcoming reporting requirements, effective March 1, 2026.
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN published materials to help the real estate industry prepare for upcoming reporting requirements, effective March 1, 2026. Learn more about the rule and implementation timeline here.
Materials published today include:
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Quick reference guides containing general information about reporting requirements
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Testing environment for reporting, where filers can test their submission capabilities
For questions regarding the Bank Secrecy Act E-Filing process, please contact FinCEN at the BSA E-Filing Technical Support Helpdesk. For other questions about the Residential Real Estate Rule or reporting requirements, please contact FinCEN using the Contact Us page.