Preferred Trust Blog

Did you know that certain types of investments could subject your IRA income to a tax called Unrelated Business Income Tax, or UBIT? Congress and the IRS have determined that if your IRA account..

Investment income in a self-directed IRA is supposed to be 100% tax deferred or tax free depending on the type of retirement account you invest with, right? Surprisingly, that is not entirely true...

In today’s modern world, untapped veins of silver and gold are no longer sought out by the masses as a get-rich-quick venture. You don’t have to get down and dirty to get your hands on these precious..

Tax Liens and Tax Deeds can be a lucrative investment vehicle to work into your portfolio. However, this type of investing is not for someone looking to just hop-in and enjoy the ride. On Tuesday,..

At Preferred Trust Company, we understand that starting a self-employed or small business, and successfully keeping it afloat, is no easy feat. We also understand that as an entrepreneur, you may not..

Some call the marijuana craze the modern-day Gold Rush with a hint of green.

Business as usual, or is it? Recent reports find that 27 million Americans are starting or running new businesses. You may not think entrepreneurship is an attractive career option for you or you may..

Did you know that IRA investors have an easy method available for moving assets among their IRAs? It is called an IRA-to-IRA transfer. Some may use this tool to consolidate their accounts, build..

An Unsecured Promissory Note is a document that promises to repay a defined amount of money with interest bearing for a certain period. Unlike a Secured Promissory Note that is secured with an..