Self-Directed IRA Disqualified Persons

A Self-Directed IRA allows you to make alternative asset investments with your retirement funds. In other words, it gives you more options than just traditional investments, such as stocks and bonds. However, there are IRS regulations surrounding self-directed IRAs. This includes disqualified persons. As a result, your IRA cannot perform transactions with these people (and […]
Can I be an Officer of a Company my IRA will Invest In?

The prohibited transaction rules dictate when an IRA investment can be made – being an officer at a company doesn’t automatically preclude it from being invested in.