
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...

Do Your IRA Investments Earn Business Income?
*IRS update March 29, 2021: 2020 tax returns and IRA contribution deadlines extended to May 17, 2021 (June 15, 2021, for residents of Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana). If so,...

UBTI and UDFI Tax Considerations for IRA Owners
Revised on April 10, 2020 due to new guidance from IRS Notice 2020-23: Additional Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic, which, in part, extends the Form...

Tax Basics for Self-Directed IRAs
You’ve probably heard that investing in something called a “self-directed IRA” can save you money on taxes and open the door to a wider range of asset classes in your...

When an IRA Incurs UBTI or UDFI
Investing in a self-directed IRA has many advantages, including the valuable combination of two key benefits: 1. Tax deferral on investment earnings 2. Broad array of alternative investment options Alternative...