Offering Self Directed IRA information about prohibited ira transactions and disqualified persons.
Prohibited Self Directed IRA Transactions Info & Help Guide:

Examples: Purchasing Real Estate from yourself > Back to Real Estate


Many people that find out about self-directed IRA accounts get excited when it comes to real estate transactions because they get this idea in their head about loaning themselves money to payoff their existing mortgage.

Result: NOT ALLOWED!

IRC tax code 4975 strictly prohibits an IRA holder from purchasing or selling an item to themselves using IRA funds. Any arrangement that leads to a self-benefit results in a prohibited transaction.
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