Situation |
Transfer/Rollover |
Directed IRA Forms |
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I have a 401(k) account with a former employer. |
Yes, you can rollover to a self directed IRA. If it is a Traditional 401(k), it will be a self-directed IRA. If it is a Roth 401(k), it will be a self-directed Roth IRA. |
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I have a 403(b) account with a former employer |
Yes, you can rollover to a Traditional Self-Directed IRA. |
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I have a Traditional IRA with a bank or brokerage. |
Yes, you can transfer to a Self-Directed Traditional IRA. |
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I have a Roth IRA with a bank or brokerage. |
Yes, you can transfer to a Self-Directed Roth IRA. |
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I don’t have any retirement accounts but want to establish a new self-directed IRA. |
Yes, you can establish a new Traditional or Roth Self-Directed IRA, and can make new contributions according to the contribution limits and rules found in IRS Publication 590-A. |
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I have a 401(k) or other company plan with a current employer. |
No, in most instances your current employer’s plan will restrict you from rolling funds out of that plan. However, some plans do allow for an in-service withdrawal if you are at retirement age.
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