Friday, June 5, 2015

Transfer IRA funds to a 401k to purchase another business


http://www.mysolo401k.net/401k-business-financing/

Q:  I have one question: I don't want to contribute to the solo 401k plan at this time, but I just want to transfer IRA funds to the solo 401k to purchase another business. I am a sole proprietor and do not take an actual salary, but rather a draw. Will this qualify? Thanks!

A:  If you are looking to use your retirement funds to finance your own business, then the solo 401k will not qualify. Instead, the 401k business financing plan will. A solo 401k is for passive investing whereas the Rollover Business Startup 401k is for investing in one's own active business.

Please read the following post from one of my blogs that explains the difference between the two plans.