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Directed IRA Podcast
The Directed IRA Podcast, hosted by attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler, is the leading source for investors navigating the world of self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s. As co-founders of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company (directedira.com), Mat and Mark have helped thousands of clients invest in alternative assets using tax-advantaged retirement accounts.
Episodes cover topics related to self-directing retirement accounts, such as Roth IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, real estate, private equity and venture funds, promissory notes, private placements (PPMs), start-ups, IRA/LLCs (Checkbook IRAs), and the UBIT/UDFI tax rules. The podcast also addresses prohibited transactions and shares real-world examples from investors who have successfully self-directed their retirement for decades.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this podcast offers practical, expert-level insights into building wealth through self-directed strategies.
Mat Sorensen is an attorney, best-selling author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, and CEO of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, a leading self-directed IRA custodian with nearly $3 billion under administration. He is a national expert on self-directed retirement strategies and a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers. Mat also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mark J. Kohler.
Mark J. Kohler is a CPA, attorney, best-selling author of six books, and a nationally recognized authority on small business tax and legal strategies. Mark serves as a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers and Board Member at Directed IRA Trust Company, which manages over $3 billion in assets. As the founder of the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program, Mark has trained thousands of CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide, helping millions of small business owners better navigate tax and legal strategies. Mark also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mat Sorensen.
Directed IRA Podcast
Roth Chunking and Year-End Deadlines & Strategies
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Don't Miss These Year-End Retirement Deadlines!
In this episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, Mat Sorensen and Mark J Kohler break down the five crucial actions you need to take before December 31st to maximize your retirement and tax strategy. From Roth conversions to required minimum distributions (RMDs), we cover what you must know to avoid missing out on key opportunities and facing unnecessary penalties.
Highlights:
- Roth Conversions: Why you should act before year-end to lock in your tax bracket and optimize your retirement savings.
- Year-End Tax Planning:Avoid scrambling on December 30th—get ahead with smart, actionable steps.
- Avoid Tax Bracket Pitfalls: How to strategically "chunk" your Roth conversions to stay in a favorable tax bracket.
- Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): Important rules if you're 73 or older to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to retirement planning, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you make the most of your year-end planning.
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