Recent Tax Court Case Highlights Importance of IRA Financial Group’s Self-Directed IRA Compliance Service
May 23rd, 2013
An IRA prohibited transaction issue at the center of a tax court case could have been avoided with IRA Financial Group’s self directed IRA compliance service. A recent U.S. Tax Court decision highlights the importance of working with tax professionals before using retirement funds to make an investment involving alternative assets. In Peek Vs. Commissioner, [...]
The Self Directed IRA LLC Structure
May 21st, 2013
Working with our IRA Experts, establishing a Self-Directed IRA LLC is quick and easy. Our IRA Experts will take care of everything for you. The whole process can be handled by phone, email, fax, or mail. Our expert tax and ERISA attorneys are on site greatly reducing the set-up time and cost. 1. Tax-Free Transfer [...]
Solo 401(k) Plan Vs. SEP IRA
May 20th, 2013
A Solo 401(k) plan” is an IRS approved retirement plan, which is suited for business owners who do not have any employees, other than themselves and perhaps their spouse. The “one-participant 401(k) plan” or individual 401(k) Plan is not a new type of plan. It is a traditional 401k plan covering only one employee. Like [...]
Free Webinar on Retirement Tax Planning Opportunities for 2013 & Beyond on Wednesday at 7:00PM EDT
May 20th, 2013
IRA Financial Group, the leading facilitator of Self-Directed IRA LLC and Solo 401(k) Plans, announces a new free webinar as part of its educational series on the area of tax planning opportunities available for individuals and small business owners with retirement funds. The free webinar will be aimed at offering investors an extensive array of [...]
Buying Real Estate with an IRA
May 13th, 2013
“Imagine you could invest $100,000 in a piece of real estate today and sell it 20 years from now for nearly $400,000 without paying a dime in taxes. If you could buy that real estate with funds held in a Roth IRA, that could happen. And if the proceeds were drawn-out judiciously, you could even [...]
Who Receives the Most Benefits from a Solo 401(k)?
May 9th, 2013
The Solo 401(k) plan is unique and so popular because it is designed explicitly for small, owner only business. It’s a tax efficient and cost effective plan that offers all the benefits of a Self Directed IRA plan, and includes additional benefits, such as high contribution limits (up to $49,000) and a $50,000 loan feature. [...]
IRA Financial Group Report Shows Growing Trend of Self-Directed IRA Investors Using retirement Funds to Buy Real Estate in Emerging Markets
May 8th, 2013
IRA Financial Group, the leading provider of self-directed IRA LLC “checkbook control” solutions, has witnessed a growing number of retirement investors looking to use their retirement funds to buy real estate in emerging markets, such as Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. “Over the last year, we have a witnessed a surging number [...]
“Checkbook Control” IRA Advantage
May 6th, 2013
Many traditional IRA custodians advertise themselves as offering a Self-Directed IRA, but what that really means is that you will need approval from your custodian before making an investment. Whereas, in the case of a truly Self-Directed IRA, a limited liability company (“LLC”) is established that is owned by the IRA account and managed by [...]














