…a lot really. Some might say the health care bill is a distraction from what’s next. Peeling back the layers of the politicians’ never-ending string of nationalizations reveals that they may just be ramping up. Believe it or not, the self-trustee Solo 401k ... Continue Reading
If you’re looking for a tax break this year, there’s still time to open a Solo 401(K). But do your research and seek experts to help you understand the plan, how to manage your account without the need for a custodian which amounts to extra fees, and how to transfer ... Continue Reading
For many real estate investors, leverage is a key factor to their plans for profits – leverage in the form of mortgage financing. When you introduce mortgage financing into Self Directed IRA ownership of real estate, a special tax called Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) ... Continue Reading
With tens of thousands of self directed IRA investors utilizing LLC structures to enjoy “checkbook control” authority of their self directed IRA investments, this post may serve as great news for those who aim to follow suit. Solo 401(k) retirement plans can grant dir ... Continue Reading
Solo 401(k)’s most touted feature is its uniquely large annual contribution limits ($49k – $108k). A lesser known feature may be just as useful for some: participant loans. What is a participant loan? A Solo 401(k) participant can borrow up to either $50,000 or 50% of ... Continue Reading
Conventional Tax Strategies for Real Estate Many real estate investors boast of their tax strategy as involving one or more of the following: Depreciation – This is a tax concept where the property owner pretends that his property is decreasing in value. For residential re ... Continue Reading
If you talk to the average CPA, he’ll tell you that UBIT is the boogeyman and is to be avoided… always. Discussing this topic with an above average CPA (such as Eric Wikstrom of Integrated Wealth Strategies) yields different advice. The Two Types of UBIT Triggered f ... Continue Reading
This is quite a simple concept so this post will be very brief. Our weak economy has brought very high inflation: as high as 13% over the past year. Future dollars are worth much less than dollars today. With a Solo 401k you can make tax-deductible contributions to your retirem ... Continue Reading
While there are many people finding themselves more fearful than ever, there are others who are more excited than ever. Here’s why… The rules of safety and courage have changed. Since the industrial revolution, employee-ism has surged. During this time, getting a jo ... Continue Reading
After being asked “What’s the difference between your Solo 401(k) and one offered by a custodian?” for the umpteenth time in the past few months, I figured it’s about time to write a post about it. Why custodians exist IRAs are governed by section 408 of ... Continue Reading