Directed IRA Podcast
A show dedicated to educating and informing self-directed IRA and 401(k) investors on strategies, investments, legal structures, tax rules, and pitfalls. Hosted by tax lawyers Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler who are also co-founders of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company (https://directedira.com) where they have provided self-directed accounts for thousands of customers. They cover and discuss Roth IRAs, solo(k)s, prohibited transactions, real estate, start-ups, notes, PPMs, PE/VC Funds, UBIT/UDFI, IRA/LLCs (aka, checkbook IRAs), and share examples and stories from their thousands of clients who have self-directed their retirement for decades.
Latest episodes
Mar 25, 2022 • 29min
Ep 54- OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
Join Mark and Mat as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Mark and Mat dive deep into all of your questions on Self Directing your Roth IRA, 401(k), Traditional IRA, Coverdale, HSA, and more. To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Mar 22, 2022 • 40min
Ep 53 - Real Estate Development in an IRA
Mark and Mat discuss ways to purchase, develop, and sell real estate in your retirement account. Get tax savings and keep more of your profits. They'll also talk about if and when UBIT comes into play. Learn more at DirectedIRA.comDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Mar 4, 2022 • 42min
Ep 52- Deadlines for 2021 Contributions: There's Still Time
Check out this week's episode as Mat and Mark give you dates and strategies for making contributions to your retirement accounts. For more info get over to DirectedIRA.comDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Feb 25, 2022 • 30min
Ep 51- IRA/LLC for Staking, Defi, & Crypto
Mat and Mark talk about using IRAs and 401ks with LLCs to do the following crypto strategies: Defi, Altcoin, Staking, and how to use a hardware wallet off-exchange. To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Feb 23, 2022 • 47min
Ep 50- OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
Join Mark and Mat as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Mark and Mat dive deep into all of your questions on Self Directing your Roth IRA, 401(k), Traditional IRA, Coverdale, HSA, and more. To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Feb 10, 2022 • 40min
Ep 49- Invest Your IRA in a Start-up or Small Business
Investing your IRA into a Start-up is HUGE for getting great returns on your money. Diversify your investments and start looking into start-ups that could make you big money for your retirement. To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Jan 24, 2022 • 30min
Ep 48- Saving for College: 529 v Coverdell v ROTH IRA
Join Mark and Mat as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Mark and Mat weigh the pros and cons of the 529, Roth IRA, and Coverdale when saving for college. To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Jan 14, 2022 • 1h 2min
Ep 47- OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
Join Mark and Mat as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Mark and Mat dive deep into all of your questions on Self Directing your Roth IRA, 401(k), Traditional IRA, Coverdale, HSA, and more. To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Jan 1, 2022 • 32min
Ep 46- The Truth about IRA/LLCs: Alive and Well
Attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler discuss the IRA LLC (AKA, Checkbook IRA) structure and dispel the myths being promoted by others as a result of the recent tax court case, McNulty v. Commissioner. This case involved an IRA LLC that held precious metals and Mat and Mark explain what the court ruled and what self-directed IRA investors should know. For Mat’s article and the courts ruling please read his article Sign up for the First EVER "Crypto Taxation Summit" at www.cryptotaxsummit.com.Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Dec 20, 2021 • 23min
Ep 45- Roth Conversions before Year-End: Live Free or Die Hard
Join Mark and Mat as they discuss why and how to convert IRA money to Roth before year-end. What will President Biden's new law do to Roth Conversions in the future? Learn your options and how to build wealth tax-free.Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
