Tax Concepts

Prohibited Transaction

Self-dealing or disqualified-party transactions that void IRA tax status.

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Plain-English explanation

Cannot personally benefit, manage, or live in SDIRA-owned property.

Examples

Renting SDIRA property to a relative = prohibited.

Common mistakes

Performing repairs on SDIRA property personally.

Prohibited Transaction

Plain-English explanation

Examples

Common mistakes

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