Archive for the ‘Self-Directed IRA’ Category

how to claim loss on my tranditional ira account ?

Friday, August 27th, 2010

I have trade some stocks in my traditional ira account in 2007 and have some short term gain. I am also holding a stock for a few years and still a loss in my ira account- I am planning to sell it. Do I have to sell it same year to net out my gain in my portfolio ? what is the tax rate for capital gain in ira account ?

How does my self-directed Roth IRA work with the CRT?

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Inherited IRA and closed the account- How do I know if I took out the right amount of taxes?

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

I live in OH. I inherited an IRA in 2006. I closed the account out (,000) and asked that they take out the appropriate amount in taxes (so I wouldn’t get hit with owing at tax time and might get money back). They informed me that I had to tell them how much I wanted taken out (what %). I am now hoping I did a good job of overestimating– but am fearful. I had them take out 30%. They then deducted ,500 off the ,000. How did I do? (Gezzz I hate tax time.) Also, does Turbo Tax accept information related to something like this? Or would it be better if I went to a human with tax knowledge ?
This was not a spousal IRA. This was my mothers IRA. My understanding was, due to this, I would not have a penalty for early withdrawl.
I’m 45 (but feel 12 when it comes to this type of thing!)
My taxable income is approx ,000.

Investing & Retirement Funds : How to Compare IRA CD Interest Rates

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Comparing IRA CD interest rates is similar to comparing interest rates outside of an IRA and requires checking with different banks and brokerage firms for the best rates. Check a variety of certificates of deposit for the best rate inside of an IRA with advice from aninvestment portfolio manager in this free video on investing and retirement funds. Expert: Gregory Bramwell-Smith Bio: Gregory Bramwell-Smith is the relationship and portfolio manager at Bramwell-Smith Associates. Filmmaker: David Pakman

I have 800,000 in one self directed ira in a credit union, Is it all insured? Thanks?

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

half in bonds, half in cds/