Archive for the ‘Self Directed 401K Plan’ Category

Customized Solo 401(k) Plan for Real Estate Professionals

May 16th, 2013

In 2002, the Economic Growth and Tax Reconciliation Act granted the solo 401(k) equal benefits to a traditional 401(k), greatly popularizing the plan. The flexible retirement plan quickly gained widespread praise and recognition– mainly for its substantially higher contribution limits, which include employee deferral contributions as well as profit sharing contributions. For 2012, the maximum [...]

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Can I Rollover Real estate from an IRA to a Solo 401(k) Plan?

May 3rd, 2013

In general, an individual with a self-directed IRA that owns real estate is permitted to transfer in-kind the real estate to the a new Solo 401(k) Plan without tax or penalty.  The IRS allows IRA holders to rollover IRA funds and assets in a 401(k) qualified retirement plan.  Note – Roth IRA funds cannot be [...]

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Using a Loan With a Solo 401K Plan to Make an Investment

May 3rd, 2013

When it comes to using retirement funds, such as a Solo 401K Plan, to make investments, the question arises whether a Solo 401K Plan can utilize a loan as part of the transaction. The IRS has always allowed a Solo 401K Plan to make traditional as well as non-traditional investments such as real estate. However, [...]

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Set-up your IRA Financial Group Solo 401K Plan at Chase

May 7th, 2012

Want to establish a Solo 401(k) Plan at Chase but want more flexibility to invest in real estate, borrow $50,000, or make Roth after-tax contributions? IRA Financial Group Solo 401K Plan, is an IRS approved plan that was designed specifically for the self-employed or small business owner with no employees other than the owners(s). The [...]

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A 401K Plan for the Self-Employed

January 23rd, 2012

A Solo 401K Plan, also known as an Individual 401K or Self Directed 401K Plan offers a self employed business owner the ability to use his or her retirement funds to make almost any type of investment, including real estate

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The Scottrade Solo 401K Plan – What You Need to Know

August 31st, 2011

Like Scottrade’s Solo 401K Plan, IRA Financial Group’s Solo 401K Plan is easy to operate. There is generally no annual filing requirement unless your solo 401K Plan exceeds $250,000 i

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The TD Ameritrade Solo 401K Plan – What You Need to Know

August 31st, 2011

Like most financial institutions, TD Ameritrade’s Solo 401K Plan offers no loan feature, while IRA Financial Group’s Solo 401K Plan allows plan participants to borrow up to $50,000 or 50%

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The Fidelity Solo 401K Plan – What You Need to Know

August 31st, 2011

Unlike a Fidelity Solo 401K Plan, by adopting IRA Financial Group’s Solo 401K Plan, you can serve as trustee of the plan and make traditional investments as well as non-traditional investments such as real estate

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