
May 2022 To-Do List For Self-Directed IRAs
As we get into the month of May, there are some self-directed IRA deadlines and responsibilities to have on your radar. These tasks are essential not only for IRS reporting...

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...

Why Would IRA Investment Income Be Taxed?
One of the benefits of saving for retirement in a self-directed IRA is the deferral of tax on investment growth until distributed from the IRA. Some investment options, like a...

What Tax Forms Do I Need To File For My SDIRA?
Self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) offer valuable tax advantages for your retirement savings. To tap into these benefits and avoid unintended tax consequences, you may need to file certain IRS forms with...

SDIRA Tax Tip: Don’t Overlook Your 1099-R and FMV
After the end of each calendar year, your IRA custodian must provide certain information about your IRA to you and to the IRS. Two of these communications are due by...

IRA Beneficiary Rules Still Need Clarification
The SECURE Act of 2019 changed the rules for beneficiaries inheriting tax-deferred retirement savings to require, in some cases, that assets be distributed (and taxed) more quickly following the IRA...