
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

Jan 2, 2024 • 36min
Tax-Free Investing & Contribution Deadlines: Your Self-Directed Account Questions Answered
Discussion on crucial deadlines for Roth conversions and compliance requirements for retirement accounts. Answering questions on self-directed retirement accounts, cost segregation strategies, Solo 401(k) contributions, VRBO taxes, multifamily and single family home purchases, and creating tax-free real estate investments.

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Dec 29, 2023 • 33min
Solo 401(k) Contribution Limits and Deadlines - 2024
Explore the complexities of Solo 401(k) contribution rules, deadlines, and benefits. Discover the significance of employee and employer contributions. Decode the complexities of contributions in S Corporations. Get insights into 2023 and 2024 contribution limits and strategies for maximum contributions. Learn about the wealth-building capabilities of Solo 401(k)s for small business owners and real estate investors. Discover investment options and tax-saving strategies for Solo 401(k). Unveil the mega back door strategy for maximizing Roth contributions in Solo 401(k) plans. Understand the importance of early contributions for maximizing investment opportunities and enjoying tax-free growth.

Dec 28, 2023 • 28min
Cryptocurrency and Precious Metals in Your Retirement Account
Explore IRA investments in precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more! Join us as we get right into the rules, qualifications, storage, and processes involved in investing your IRA in these alternative assets. Discover the distinctions between owning Crypto assets directly versus through funds, and learn about different methods, including a dedicated crypto IRA or setting up an LLC for diversified options. We simplify the complexities, offer insights, and discuss our preferred platform, Gemini, ensuring a secure and regulated approach to managing your Crypto IRA.Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Shop my products - https://shop.matsorensen.com/ Blog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/Connect with Mat online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mat.sorensen.1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sorensenmat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatSorensenWebsites:https://directedira.comhttps://matsorensen.comhttps://kkoslawyers.comhttps://mainstreetbusiness.com

Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 10min
How to take YOUR Small Business to a Publicly Traded Company Managing Alternative Assets
Chris Loeffler, CEO of Caliber Wealth, shares the evolution of Caliber from a small business to a publicly traded company managing alternative assets. Topics discussed include real estate market dynamics, challenges faced by CEOs, developing a pickleball facility, benefits of being a public sponsor of private real estate funds, factors to consider when investing in alternative assets, investing in private funds through a self-directed IRA, opening a self-directed account and distributing funds, and offers of help from Chris and Caliber.

Dec 14, 2023 • 30min
Everything You Need to Know About the Backdoor Roth IRA in 2024
Explore the benefits of a Roth IRA and the strategy of a backdoor Roth IRA for high-income earners. Learn about maximizing contributions through the chunking strategy and the importance of planning and gifting Roth IRAs. Enjoy a trivia game on Steven Spielberg's movies and a Christmas movie quiz.

Dec 7, 2023 • 31min
Your Questions: Roth Conversions and Backdoor Roth IRA
The podcast discusses topics such as Roth conversions and contributions, the five-year rule for Roth IRAs, investment opportunities, multi-member IRA LLCs, and backdoor Roth IRA strategies.

Nov 29, 2023 • 31min
Year-End Retirement Account Tips and Tricks
Join Mat and Mark as they discuss end of year Tax Strategies, Retirement Insights & More! From retirement account considerations to last-minute wealth-building insights, discover the secrets the wealthy use to maximize their earnings before the year wraps up.- Explore key tips for keeping more of your hard-earned money while investing smartly.- Learn about tax-saving tactics and little-known nuances of retirement accounts.- Get insights into crucial decisions and actions to take before the year ends.----Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Shop my products - https://shop.matsorensen.com/ Blog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/Connect with Mat online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mat.sorensen.1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sorensenmat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatSorensenWebsites:https://directedira.comhttps://matsorensen.comhttps://kkoslawyers.comhttps://mainstreetbusiness.com

Nov 21, 2023 • 25min
Don't Do This With Your Self-Directed IRA
Mark and Mat provide a comprehensive breakdown of what NOT to do. From common mistakes to lesser-known pitfalls, we've got you covered! Join us as we unravel the confusing bits and provide tips to safeguard your retirement funds.This episode reveals the top ten mistakes you should avoid when managing your self-directed IRA. From misunderstandings about prohibited transactions to tricky tax implications, Mark and Mat guide you through the dos and don'ts of self-directed retirement investing.Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Shop my products - https://shop.matsorensen.com/ Blog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/Connect with Mat online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mat.sorensen.1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sorensenmat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatSorensenWebsites:https://directedira.comhttps://matsorensen.comhttps://kkoslawyers.comhttps://mainstreetbusiness.com

Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 5min
The Solo 401K - The Ins and Outs
Learn about the new Roth rules for 2023 and beyond, contributing 10 times more annually than an IRA, the necessity of an LLC for a Solo 401(k), qualification criteria, avoiding common mistakes, and the increased contribution limits for 2023 ($66k) and 2024.

Nov 8, 2023 • 42min
Open Forum: 2024 Contribution Limits and Answering your Self-Directed IRA Questions!
Join Mat & Mark in this open forum as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Diving 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/podcastLearn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Shop my products - https://shop.matsorensen.com/ Blog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/Connect with Mat online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mat.sorensen.1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sorensenmat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatSorensenWebsites:https://directedira.comhttps://matsorensen.comhttps://kkoslawyers.comhttps://mainstreetbusiness.com
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