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Self-Directing Your IRA
Investing in what you know best is part of the power of a Self-Directed IRA. A truly Self-Directed IRA allows you to invest in assets that are alternatives of conventional stocks, bonds and mutual funds. These assets, which are also approved by the IRS, include real estate, notes, private placements, gold, natural resources and much more. Many types of IRA accounts (Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Individual 401(k), SEP IRA and SIMPLE IRA) have the capability of being self-directed.
Paying Part of your Grandchild’s College Tuition Could save Gift and Estate Taxes
Now’s the time of year when many young adults are heading back to college — or to enter their first year of higher education. If you have a grandchild enrolled in college this fall and you’re concerned about gift and estate taxes, you may want to consider paying some...
Have you Misclassified Employees as Independent Contractors?
An employer enjoys several advantages when it classifies a worker as an independent contractor rather than as an employee. For example, it isn't required to pay payroll taxes, withhold taxes, pay benefits or comply with most wage and hour laws. However, there’s a...
Why you need to know the value of your assets
With the gift and estate tax exemptions currently at $5.34 million, you might think that estate valuations are less important. But even if you believe that your estate’s value is under the exemption amount, it’s still important to know the value of your assets. First,...
Time for an estate plan checkup
Now that we’re in the new year, it’s time for an estate plan checkup. Why? First, various exclusion, exemption and deduction amounts are adjusted for inflation and can change from year to year, so it’s a good idea to see if they warrant any updates to your estate...
Why the Self-Employed Should Consider Setting up a Retirement Plan Before Year End
For 2013, the maximum IRA contribution is $5,500 — $6,500 if you’re age 50 or older on Dec. 31. (The maximum IRA contribution or deduction may be reduced or eliminated depending on various factors.) But if you’re self-employed, you may be eligible for a retirement...
Ten Steps Before Taking the Big Leap with your IRA Investments
By John "Jack" Kiley, CPA, CISP / Partner MidAtlantic IRA, LLC Self Directed Retirement Plan Solutions jack.kiley@midatlanticira.com 800/607-0145 x201 I've recently spent two days at an industry conference where the main topic was detecting fraudulent IRA investments....