Nov 1, 2019 | Blog, FAQ, White Papers
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.
Jan 25, 2018 | Blog, FAQ, White Papers
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)
Jan 25, 2018 | Blog, FAQ, White Papers
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.
Sep 4, 2017 | Blog, FAQ, White Papers
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...
Sep 4, 2017 | Blog, FAQ, White Papers
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...
Sep 4, 2017 | Blog, FAQ, White Papers
By John “Jack” F. Kiley, CPA, CISP Managing Partner / MidAtlantic IRA, LLC Here’s what you need to know before getting started: The Wholesaling Process Wholesaling is the process in which your IRA account takes control of a property, which you have no intentions of...
Oct 31, 2013 | FAQ, IRS NEWS
IRS Announces 2014 Pension Plan Limitations; Taxpayers May Contribute up to $17,500 to their 401(k) plans in 2014 IR-2013-86, Oct. 31, 2013 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced cost‑of‑living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension...
Nov 22, 2010 | FAQ, Knowledge Portal, Traditional IRA Information
Source: www.irs.govA traditional IRA is any IRA that is not a Roth or SIMPLE IRAWho Can Set Up a Traditional IRA?You can set up and make contributions to a traditional IRA if:You (or, if you file a joint return, your spouse) received taxable compensation during the...
Nov 22, 2010 | FAQ, Knowledge Portal, SIMPLE IRA Information
Source: www.irs.gov A SIMPLE IRA plan is a Savings Incentive Match PLan for Employees. Because this is a simplified plan, the administrative costs should be lower than for other, more complex plans. Under a SIMPLE IRA plan, employees and employers make contributions...