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...
Contribution Limits and Deadlines for Your 2022 Self-Directed IRA
Don’t let a (tax) savings opportunity pass you by – there is still time to add cash to your self-directed IRA and take advantage of the related tax breaks for...
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...
Fair Market Valuations and Alternative Investments
Is your self-directed IRA invested in an asset other than publicly-traded stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, or precious metals? Perhaps you’ve invested your IRA in a tangible asset like real...
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...
