The Money Farm Team

To begin, your IRA must be self-directed. The phrase “Alternative investments accepted or offered by the IRA custodian, financial institution, or firm responsible for record-keeping and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reporting requirements are referred to as “self-directed.” A self-directed IRA is apart from any brokerage, bank, or investment firm that might make decisions on your […]

A self-directed individual retirement arrangement for a limited liability corporation is known as a self-directed IRA LLC. You, as the business owner, can build up an investing strategy for your future retirement and support the success of a newly formed LLC through this corporate organization. How do I set up a LLC for a self-directed […]

Employers can contribute to traditional IRAs (SEP-IRAs) set up for their employees under a SEP plan. A SEP can be established by any size firm, including self-employed individuals. What is a SEP IRA and how does it work? A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan allows business owners to contribute to both their employees’ retirement and […]

Any money you put into a standard IRA that you don’t deduct on your taxes is a tax deduction “contribution that is not tax deductible.” You must still record these contributions on your tax return, and you do so using Form 8606. You will save money in the long run if you report them. This […]

Any money you put into a standard IRA that you don’t deduct on your taxes is a tax deduction “contribution that is not tax deductible.” You must still record these contributions on your tax return, and you do so using Form 8606. You will save money in the long run if you report them. This […]

Any money you put into a standard IRA that you don’t deduct on your taxes is a tax deduction “contribution that is not tax deductible.” You must still record these contributions on your tax return, and you do so using Form 8606. You will save money in the long run if you report them. This […]

A QLAC is a delayed fixed annuity contract purchased using money from a retirement account, such as a 401(k) or an individual retirement account, sold by insurance and financial services organizations (IRA). What is a QLAC and how does it work? A qualified long-term annuity contract (QLAC) is a retirement strategy in which a percentage […]

If you’re 591/2 or older and the account is at least five years old, any earnings you remove are considered “qualified distributions,” which means they’re tax- and penalty-free. Other types of withdrawals are referred to as “non-qualified,” and they may be subject to taxes and penalties. Is a qualified distribution from a Roth IRA taxable? […]

A qualified retirement plan is one that is supplied exclusively by an employer and qualifies for tax benefits. An IRA is not a qualified retirement plan by definition because it is not offered by employers, whereas 401(k)s are, making them qualified retirement plans. IRAs, on the other hand, have many of the same features and […]

If you’re 591/2 or older and the account is at least five years old, any earnings you remove are considered “qualified distributions,” which means they’re tax- and penalty-free. Other types of withdrawals are referred to as “non-qualified,” and they may be subject to taxes and penalties. Is a Roth IRA qualified or non qualified? A […]