[Bevdeforges]

I've moved you into a thread of your own to try and attract a few more replies.

Tried to get into the online filing site for the FBARs and never succeeded, so I don't know if they have the ability to back file or not. Frankly, I doubt there is any ability to add a note or message to the online filing, but I could be wrong about that.
Cheers,
Bev

 

[Bevdeforges]

Bev, you could ring their helpline. Daphne was quite helpful. On the online form, you can fill in different years and amend the fbars already submitted. They also have a way you can send messages.

My only concern with all this is that they will probably in future be more likely to audit filers so it will be essential to have one's records completely available because they can easily ask people to uload them via this system. It will be easier but also almost Orwellian.

Too late - I just stuck a stamp on it and mailed it in.

But don't get too concerned about the "Orwellian" aspects of the online filing. They've been pushing e-filing for years now and I haven't heard of too many dire consequences. (Of course I'm not eligible to e-file my returns, either - stuck in a limbo age group that can't qualify for a free e-file.)
Cheers,
Bev