Two ways to add funds
- Annual contributions are a way to put new money away for retirement. Contributions are subject to IRS limits based on your age, income, and plan type.
- Rollovers and transfers let you move funds from other retirement accounts into your self-directed plan. There are no dollar limits on rollovers, though tax treatment must match between source and destination accounts.
Procedural differences by plan type
- For self-directed IRA plans (trust or LLC structures), all funding must flow through your IRA custodian.
Do not deposit contributions or rollover funds directly into your IRA Trust or LLC checking account—this creates compliance issues.
- For Solo 401(k) plans, you act as plan administrator and handle funding deposits directly.
You record the contribution or rollover event and deposit funds into the appropriate participant account.
Consulting a professional
IRS rules govern contribution limits, deductibility of Traditional IRA contributions, Roth IRA income eligibility, and compatibility between different account types for rollovers.
A tax professional can help ensure your funding strategy complies with current regulations and optimizes your tax position.