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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Oct 12, 2020 • 53min
Self-Directed IRA Rules
Tax attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler break down the top 10 rules you should know when you self-direct your IRA and explain common structures, strategies, and IRS/legal issues self-directed IRA and solo(k) investors should know. These rules include the prohibited transaction rules, unrelated business income tax (UBIT), documentation requirements, and the investment process.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
Sep 21, 2020 • 47min
Investment Options with a Self-Directed IRA and 401(k)
Hosts and Tax Lawyers Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler go into detail about all the investment options available when Self Directing a Retirement account. These include real estate (rental and flip), IRA/LLCs (aka checkbook control IRAs), LP and LLCs, private small business, loans and notes, cryptocurrency, and precious metals. Mat and Mark both self-direct their own retirement accounts and co-founded Directed IRA, where they have assisted thousands of clients with their self-directed accounts. Their law firm KKOS Lawyers, has worked with over 10,000 self-directed IRA clients and has two decades of experience.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
Sep 2, 2020 • 49min
What is a Self-Directed IRA? Getting Started
Hosts and Tax Lawyers Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler answer the most common questions about self-directed IRAs (SDIRA) and explain the account set-up and transfer process. They also explain common permissible assets for SDIRAs such as real estate, LLCs, notes, private funds, IRA/LLCs (aka, checkbook IRAs), start-ups, pre-IPO stock. They introduce the rules every investor should know before they self-direct an IRA. Mat and Mark both self-direct their own retirement accounts and co-founded Directed IRA, where they have assisted thousands of clients with their self-directed accounts. Their law firm KKOS Lawyers, has worked with over 10,000 self-directed IRA clients and has two decades of experience.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
