Self-Directed IRA Investing – What NOT To do
A self-directed IRA can open a world of investment possibilities, to go with the tax-related benefits of investing through an IRA. You can invest in private companies, gold, commercial property,...
Coronavirus-Related Retirement Account Distributions: Do You Qualify?
Revised June 23, 2020, to reflect new guidance released by the IRS. The newly enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is designed to assist Americans affected by...
CARES Act Waives RMDs in 2020
Just as we were all getting used to the SECURE Act rule changes, the rules changed again. After a few quiet years on the legislative front, two major bills affecting...
2019 Tax Filing and IRA Contribution Deadline Extended Until July 15, 2020: Here’s What You Need To Know
As the U.S. government moves quickly to respond to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, there is some relief for taxpayers. On Friday, March 20, 2020, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced an...
Should You Invest Self-Directed IRA Assets in a Crowdfunding Platform?
Diversification is one of the biggest keys to investing success for self-directed IRA owners. By spreading your IRA assets out among a wide range of different asset types, you can...
How the QCD Anti-Abuse Rule Could Affect Retirement and Charitable Giving Strategies
The SECURE Act that became law on January 1 of this year made a number of changes to retirement plans that are beneficial to retirement savers and investors. One of...
