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The Path Forward After PPP Loans & Lockdown

The next 120 days will be critical and cash flow will be key. On the horizon is the new tax day deadline, 2020 estimates and PPP Loan forgiveness. And you still need to figure out how to restart your business. Click below to access our blueprint of things to think about, how to plan for the next four months and through the end of the year.

Your 2020 Annual Contribution Limits

As 2019 is comes to a close, we all begin to look ahead to 2020. For 2020 many of the contribution limits increased from their 2019 levels. In calculating these, IRS compares the official cost of living increase from September of 2019 to September of 2018.

Five Key Elements to Private Money Lending

Privately money lending through a Self-Directed IRA or 401(k) to real estate investors is a commonly used strategy that may grow retirement funds. In addition to consulting a team of advisers to decide if the debtor’s investment plans are in unison with your professional portfolio, there are a few case-specific characteristics to consider.

Investment Predictions for 2019

The top three asset classes in which we expect significant investment activity to occur in 2019 are single family rental real estate, the secondary note market and private equity. Here’s why.

Annual Contribution Limits for 2019

As 2018 is comes to a close, we all begin to look ahead to 2019. For 2019 many of the contribution limits increased from their 2018 levels. In calculating these, IRS compares the official cost of living increase from September of 2018 to September of 2017. Because the cost of living was higher in 2018 many of the indexed (for inflation) contributions, limitations, thresholds, etc in the IRS were adjusted.

Does Converting to a Roth IRA Make Sense for You?

Periodically, the question arises of whether to convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Generally clients must ‘crunch the numbers’ to decide whether this makes financial sense. As with most tax calculations, there is no hard and fast rule for everyone. Several factors need to be considered. Some are easy to determine (your age, ability to pay the tax without retirement funds) and others are not so easy (rate of return on investments and effective tax rate in retirement)

Is it a Good Time to Convert Real Estate in Traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs?

Now that we are into the New Year, savvy investors holding real estate in traditional IRAs are assessing whether now is a good time to convert those IRAs to Roth IRAs. The main reason investors consider converting is to place those retirement plans in a better tax position. Keep in mind that earnings on Roth IRA investments grow tax free as opposed to just growing tax deferred as in the case of Traditional IRAs.

How to Partner with Your Own Self-Directed IRA

By John “Jack” F. Kiley, CPA, CISP Partner / MidAtlantic IRA, LLC    Partnering with your own Self-Directed IRA is just one strategy that I’ve seen more and more investors implement to try to help boost their retirement savings. Simply put, this strategy combines...

Does Converting to a Roth IRA Make Sense for You?

By John “Jack” F. Kiley, CPA, CISP Managing Partner / MidAtlantic IRA, LLC Periodically, the question arises of whether or not you should convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Generally, clients must “crunch the numbers” to decide whether or not this makes...

How to Purchase Real Estate Using your MidAtltantic IRA Plan

By John “Jack” F. Kiley, CPA, CISP Managing Partner / MidAtlantic IRA, LLC   Setting up an Account: The first step is to establish a Self-Directed Retirement Account (IRA). This account may be a Traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE or any other type of self-directed...

Three Steps to Take Before Investing with your Self-Directed IRA

By John “Jack” F. Kiley, CPA, CISP Managing Partner / MidAtlantic IRA, LLC I've come to notice that one of people’s main concerns when looking into investing with their Self-Directed IRAs is not how to go about doing so, but how to spot a scam throughout the process....