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Considering Real Estate in a Self Directed IRA?

December 27th, 2011 | Posted in Investment Options, IRA Investments, IRA Rules, IRA Tax Laws, News | No Comments »

With the economic downtown, savvy investors are looking for investment opportunities in real estate and may consider using a self directed IRA or real estate IRA. After all, real estate has long been considered the number one way to building wealth – and what better way than to build wealth tax-deferred or tax-free than in [...]

Learn About the 2010 Roth IRA Conversion Rules

December 27th, 2011 | Posted in IRA Rules, IRA Tax Laws, News | No Comments »

The year 2010 opens the door for many individuals to consider converting from a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. On January 1, the new Roth conversion rules became effective. You have probably heard of this opportunity by now, and may have some questions about the new rules and implications. While the decision of whether [...]

Understanding Prohibited Transactions and How to Avoid Them

February 23rd, 2010 | Posted in IRA Rules, IRA Tax Laws, News | No Comments »

A Prohibited Transaction can bring into question the tax-deferred status of your IRA, potentially resulting in the disqualification of your account and substantial tax consequences. Understanding the rules associated with self directed IRA investments can help avoid this.

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