Capital Gains Tax and the Self-Directed IRA
The capital gains tax regime has been one of the key factors for the growth of the U.S. economy. By providing investors with the ability to…
Can I Contribute to a Traditional IRA and Roth IRA in the Same Year?
One of the most common dilemmas facing Self-Directed IRA investors is whether they should make annual contributions in pretax or Roth. This…
Taking RMDs from Retirement Accounts
As we approach the end of the year, it's time to start getting your retirement accounts in order. There are certain things you must do,…
Options for Reducing California Franchise Fee for a Self-Directed IRA LLC
One of the most common questions for any potential Self-Directed IRA LLC investor who is a resident of the state of California, or is seeking to…
Can I be an Officer of a Company my IRA will Invest In?
One of the most misunderstood facets about the IRS prohibited transaction rules involves using a Self-Directed IRA to invest in a business where one…
Keep Your Self-Directed IRA LLC in IRS Compliance
A Self-Directed IRA LLC is a type of IRA that allows the IRA holder (you) to gain control over your retirement funds, so you can self-direct the…
Tax Treatment of Self-Directed IRA LLCs
The use of a limited liability company (LLC), that is wholly owned by an IRA, has become increasingly popular over the last 25 years. The…
How to Transfer my IRA to IRA Financial?
One of the main advantages of having an IRA over a 401(k) plan is that the transfer rules between IRAs are so flexible. In general, one can transfer…
Identifying UBTI for a Self-Directed IRA on Form K-1
For most Self-Directed IRA investors, the term, Unrelated Business Taxable Income, also known as UBTI, is not something that they would have to…
Invest in a Company the Peter Thiel Way with a Self-Directed Roth IRA
In June 2021, ProPublica released an article focusing on how Peter Thiel was able to amass a $5 billion Roth IRA over the years. The article…