7 Things You Might Not Know About an IRA
In the spirit of April being Financial Literacy Month, it’s a great time to point out some of the details about your self-directed IRA (SDIRA) that you might not be...
How to Report Rollovers on Your Tax Return
Did you move any retirement savings last year to a new account or provider? Whether you moved money from your former employer’s retirement plan to your new employer’s retirement plan...
2023 Self-Directed IRA Deadlines and Contribution Limits
As the 2023 tax-filing deadline quickly approaches, it may be easy to forget to make your annual contribution to your self-directed IRA. But failing to timely contribute to your IRA...
Jump-Start a Roth IRA with a 529 Rollover
Among the many SECURE 2.0 Act provisions, there are some that affect relatively few individuals but that provide considerable benefit to those who qualify. One such provision allows certain distributions...
When Should You File IRS Form 5329 or 8606?
Tax filing season is fast approaching—but this filing deadline doesn’t have to create undue apprehension. If you follow a few simple reporting rules for your self-directed IRA, filing your tax...
Calculating Tax on IRA Distributions
Did you take a distribution (or withdrawal) in 2023 from your IRA or other tax-qualified retirement plan? If so, you should have received an IRS Form 1099-R by the end...