If there ever was a subject that will stop an accountant in his or her tracks, it’s unrelated business income tax (UBIT). Some investors avoid certain investments out of fear of UBIT, but these investors may simply be misinformed about the tax. Questions about UBIT? Click here to download our UBIT Guide. To start, UBIT aims to … Read More
What is a Roth IRA? Roth IRAs–passed into law in 1997–are a very popular way to save for retirement because investment earnings are tax free. With a Roth IRA, cash is contributed post tax, meaning the contribution (the amount you delegate out of your salary to put into the account each year) is made with taxable … Read More
At NDTCO, our focus is helping clients learn about their options and helping them make it happen. Co-founder and CEO Bill Humphrey says, “Self-direction is not for everyone. The self-directed investor must be willing to take responsibility for investment choices, although their outside advisers or associates can help. Since we don’t sell investments, we don’t … Read More
If you’re the type of active investor who prefers to stay engaged with the oversight of your investments, you are likely already well versed in the wide array of investment opportunities available through a self-directed IRA. Contrary to common belief, your IRA account has almost limitless investing potential. Despite your investment savvy, you may have a … Read More
Depending on the account structure and the beneficiary’s goals for the account, there are many different strategies available to invest in exciting alternative assets that lie outside of the stock market, including rental properties. Using an Inherited IRA to invest in real estate provides the opportunity to generate income from rent, appreciation, and more. Ready to … Read More
A Checkbook IRA is an investment approach that allows the account holder to write checks using the IRA’s cash. The account holder achieves this control by establishing and managing an account-owned entity (often an LLC). This setup allows investors to manage their cash and account assets directly as the LLC/entity manager. Ready to open a … Read More
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