In short, an IRA direct rollover is the movement of money from a retirement plan, like a 401k or profit sharing plan, to a Rollover IRA account. This is not the same as a distribution, where the account holder receives the account balance directly as cash. If that happens, the account holder may be subject [...]
What Types of Accounts Can Receive an IRA Direct Rollover?
An IRA direct rollover occurs when the funds from one IRA are sent to another without you, as the account holder, ever taking physical possession of the money.
Understanding the IRA Direct Rollover Process
IRA direct rollovers, in general, are the preferred way to move money from one retirement account to another, as a direct rollover will preserve the tax deferred status of your investments. However, you should be aware that there’s a clearly defined process for IRA direct rollover that you and the managers of your accounts must [...]
IRA Direct Rollover vs. Indirect Rollover – Know Your Options
Strictly speaking, there are two different ways to request an IRA rollover – an IRA direct rollover or an indirect IRA rollover.
Why Choose an IRA Direct Rollover?
When it comes to moving funds out of your IRA and into another, the question isn’t, “Why choose an IRA direct rollover?” but instead, “Why would you choose anything BUT an IRA direct rollover?” Doing otherwise has the potential to cause great confusion, not to mention open the door to a lot of potential tax [...]
