
October Top 10 IRA Deadlines
Being three-quarters of the way into 2023, the 2022 tax year may be out of mind for many people – but for self-directed IRA owners, October brings many last-chance deadlines...

Key SDIRA Terms Defined
A self-directed IRA (SDIRA) is a tax-advantaged retirement savings account that provides individuals with more investment options and greater control of their retirement savings than a traditional retirement savings plan....

3 SDIRA Mistakes to Avoid
Using a self-directed IRA (SDIRA) to diversify your investment portfolio can be exciting. While workplace retirement plans typically limit your investment options to mutual funds, ETFs, and bonds, an SDIRA...

Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2023
The Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2023 was proposed to expand the individuals eligible to invest in start-up companies and other private placements. The bill passed the U.S....

Legislative Changes Impacting Missed RMDs
If you fail to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) from your self-directed IRA, you’ll owe an excess accumulation tax to the IRS. This includes IRA owners age 70½, 72,...

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...