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ROTH Solo 401k Designated Account Direct Rollover to ROTH IRA

Wednesday, August 03

QUESTION: I want to roll over some of my Solo 401k Roth account to a Roth IRA. My understanding is that I am free to do this, correct? ANSWER: Because you are under age 59/12, and; therefore, have not satisfied both requirements under the Roth 401k Designat...


Nonrecourse Loan Debt for Self-Directed Solo 401k Investment

Wednesday, July 20

QUESTIONCan I make a non recourse loan to my solo 401k to complete a transaction? The loan will be short term in nature. I'm looking to purchase a promissory note with the funds and currently, there is not enough liquidity to complete the transaction.ANSWER: 1. You cannot use nonrecourse loans ...


Solo 401k Compliance

Friday, July 01

This video covers important solo 401k compliance items. Some of the items covered include the following: Account OpeningRolloversDistributionsLoansReal EstateOther InvestmentsFiling, Reporting & DeadlinesYou can also VIEW HERE for more information regarding the solo 401k rules.


Can I contribute to a 457(b) governmental plan and solo 401k?

Wednesday, June 22

QUESTION:Can I contribute to a 457(b) governmental plan and solo 401k at the same time?ANSWER: The answer is yes. Unlike 40k plans where the employee contributions have to be aggregate among all plans, the same rule does not apply to a 457b. For example, if you are currently participating in a 45...


Where do I deduct my annual solo 401k contribution?

Sunday, June 19

You first must identify the type of self-employed entity (e.g., sole proprietorship, corporation, or partnership) sponsoring the solo 401k plan to determine which tax return to claim the annual solo 401k contribution. Partnership or Sole-ProprietorshipIf the self-employed business is a partnershi...


Can I still keep my Solo 401k?

Thursday, June 16

QUESTION:Suppose I get sick & become disabled & not able to work, what do I do to keep my Solo 401K legit? Do I keep it since business is closed or what are my options? It IS with Fidelity . Reason I ask, is most likely I will be disabled soon, do to illness that recently happen to me....