
The Basics of UBTI/UDFI
Not having to pay taxes on investment growth is one of the hallmark benefits of using an IRA to save for retirement vs. using a taxable account. As with most...

How Does a SEP Plan Work?
If you own a business and receive income for personal services rendered, you can establish a simple, cost-effective IRA-based retirement plan called a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP). A SEP can enable...

Most Common SDIRA Tax Triggers
You’ve put money and time into your self-directed IRA. To ensure that you receive the maximum tax benefits you’ve earned, you must file the appropriate forms with the IRS each...

2023 SDIRA Tax Reporting: Form 1099-R
Self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) come with tax benefits – it’s up to the investor to understand the tax reporting requirements to claim those benefits. During tax season, one of the most...

Your 2023 IRA Calendar
Looking for a New Year’s resolution that will benefit your retirement portfolio? STRATA’s 2023 IRA Calendar can help you commit to achieving one goal or task for your self-directed IRA...

Calculating Tax on IRA Withdrawals
Did you withdraw money or property from your IRA in 2022? Chances are it will be taxable, but it might not be. The taxation of an IRA withdrawal depends on...