Is it Possible to use Margin with a Self-Directed IRA LLC?

March 5th, 2013

When it comes to making investments with a self-directed IRA LLC, the IRS generally does not tell you what you can invest in, only what you cannot invest in.  The types of investments that are not permitted to be made using retirement funds is outlined in Internal Revenue Code Section 408 and 4975.  These rules [...]

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Does a Short Sale With a Self-Directed IRA LLC Trigger an IRS Prohibited Transaction?

March 1st, 2013

When it comes to making investments with a self-directed IRA LLC, the IRS generally does not tell you what you can invest in, only what you cannot invest in.  The types of investments that are not permitted to be made using retirement funds is outlined in Internal Revenue Code Section 408 and 4975.  These rules [...]

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Retirement Topics Prohibited Transactions

March 16th, 2012

One of the most discussed retirement topics involving the use of retirement funds to make investments is the Self directed iRA prohibited transaction rules. The self-directed IRA prohibited transaction rules are outlined in Internal Revenue Code Section 408 and 4975. The IRS and the Internal Revenue Code do not describe what a Self Directed IRA [...]

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Can I Hold or Store Precious Metals owned by a Self Directed IRA in a Safety Deposit Box?

August 14th, 2011

The question then becomes what does “physical possession”, IRC Section 408(m) clearly states that gold, silver, or palladium bullion must be held in the physical possession of a U.S. trustee

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Transferring Retirement Funds to a Self-Directed IRA

June 1st, 2011

Transferring your funds into a Self-Directed IRA LLC will grant you the flexibility to invest in anything from a small business, to real estate, gold, stocks and much more

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