Directed IRA Podcast
Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler
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.
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Feb 12, 2021 • 1h 2min
What Happens to an IRA or 401k When the Owner Dies?
Join Mark and Mat as they discuss all the variables for the best tax, legal, and family planning situation when it comes to inheriting an IRA or 401k. New rules went into effect recently on your options when inheriting an IRA or 401k.The Directed IRA podcast is an educational resource provided by Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company https://directedira.com/Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRABook a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Feb 4, 2021 • 1h 24min
Due Diligence Top Ten List When Investing
Mark and Mat go over the top ten items you should consider when making an investment. Whether using a self-directed IRA or other funds, these ten items or more (we may go over ten) are critical to consider when investing in real estate, a private company, a private fund, or when loaning money to someone else. Learn more at MainStreetbusiness.com or https://directedira.com/podcast/ This was a co-production between https://directedira.com/podcast/ and MainStreetBusiness.comDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRABook a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Jan 29, 2021 • 39min
Can I Own GameStop Stock with my Roth?
Mark and Mat talk about where a Roth could be a player in the GameStop mix and why and how you could use your Roth. They also break down the transactions that are fueling this investment frenzy and give important tax savings advice for the next time this happens. Learn more about Self-Directing your retirement at https://directedira.com/Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRABook a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Jan 22, 2021 • 1h 10min
Private Lending and Hard Money Loans with a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k)
Mat, Mark, and special guest Aaron Halderman, SVP Directed IRA and publisher of the Noteworthy Newsletter discuss private lending basics with an IRA or solo(k). They go over secured versus unsecured, documents involved (note, deed of trust or mortgage), common terms/rates, legal considerations, how Dodd-Frank applies, and the basic self-directed rules and process when making lending investments from a self-directed IRA or solo 401(k). The Directed IRA podcast is an educational resource provided by Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company https://directedira.com/.Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRABook a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Jan 15, 2021 • 48min
Investing in Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrency with a Self-Directed IRA or Solo(k)
Tax lawyers Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler explain how you can own Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies with a self-directed IRA. They outline the legal and tax issues when buying outside an IRA and how a retirement account such as a self-directed Roth IRA can be tax efficient. They outline the process of rolling over funds to a self-directed IRA, investing them into an LLC (IRA/LLC) and linking the LLC bank account to a wallet/exchange, and then using those dollars (fiat currency) for cryptocurrency on an exchange. They also cover the commonly asked storage questions and tax reporting items that commonly are asked. Visit https://directedira.com/ to learn more about setting up a Self-Directed retirement account. Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRABook a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Dec 21, 2020 • 1h 1min
Starting a Business with Your Self-Directed IRA or 401(k)
Your IRA or solo(k) can start and fund a small business. Tax lawyers and co-founders of Directed IRA, Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler cover the three common strategies small business owners should know when looking to start a small business with their retirement account funds. They cover using an IRA/LLC, utilizing a solo(k) or other 401(k) with a participant loan, and the Rollover on Business Start-Ups (ROBS) structure which includes a c-corp and a specialty 401(k). The right structure to use depends on the small business owner’s situation and there isn’t a one-size-fits all strategy.Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRABook a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Dec 14, 2020 • 46min
OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
Join Mark and Mat as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Mark and Mat dive 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/podcast.Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRABook a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Dec 4, 2020 • 48min
Investing in a Private Company, Private Fund, or Small Business with your Self Directed IRA or Solo 401k
Tax attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler outline how self-directed IRAs and solo 401(k)s can invest into private funds and small businesses. Private funds include private equity funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, crowd funding offerings, and all sorts of PPMs (private placement memorandums). Mat and Mark give examples of recent Directed IRA customers investments into private funds. These investment assets have become popular for self-directed investors but investors need to make sure they understand the investment docs and the IRA rules. This podcast covers IRA rules, process, and tax and legal issues to consider when investing your retirement into a private fund or small business.Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRABook a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Nov 11, 2020 • 1h 2min
How to Invest in Real Estate with a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k)
Tax attorneys and hosts Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler explain how your self-directed IRA or solo 401(k) can invest in real estate. Mat and Mark explain the process, rules, steps, and common real estate deals and investments made by self-directed investors (rentals, fix and flip, partnerships, wholesale/options).Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRABook a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Oct 27, 2020 • 1h 21min
How to use an IRA/LLC or Checkbook IRA
Join mat and mark as they break down how to set up the perfect structure to partner you IRA with other accounts or other individuals and build a mega IRA account the checkbook LLC is a unique structure that many don't understand.Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRABook a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
