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...
IRS Annual Requirements for Alternative Asset Valuations
The IRS requires all retirement plan accountholders to obtain and report the fair market value (FMV) of assets held in their account(s) on an annual basis. The current value of...
2023 IRA Distribution Reporting: IRS Form 1099-R
If you took a distribution from your self-directed IRA (SDIRA) in 2023, you will receive an important tax form toward the start of 2024. IRS Form 1099-R, Distributions From Pensions,...
Your 2024 IRA Calendar
A self-directed IRA (SDIRA) has the potential to greatly benefit your retirement goals – but being proactive is key to easy management. With the new year approaching, there’s no time...
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...