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2-Minute Tax Tip: What's a 'Stretch' IRA? Mark J. Kohler breaks down four things to think about when using a 'Stretch' IRA.

By Mark J. Kohler

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In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Mark Kohler discusses how to make the most of a "Stretch" IRA.

Whether you're a spouse beneficiary of an IRA or not, it's important to know the rules (like required minimum distributions) guiding your financial planning. If not, you could have as much as a 50 percent penalty on your IRA.

However, if you do it right, a "Stretch" IRA can be a powerful financial tool in your investment portfolio.

Watch more videos from Mark J. Kohler on his YouTube channel.

Related: 2-Minute Tax Tip: What's an Educational IRA?

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Mark J. Kohler

Entrepreneur Leadership Network® VIP

Author, Attorney and CPA

Mark Kohler, M.PR.A., C.P.A., J.D., is a highly respected Founding and Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers, specializing in tax, legal, wealth, estate, and asset protection planning. With a reputation as a YouTube personality, best-selling author, and national speaker, Kohler is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal and financial landscapes to achieve their American Dream. He also serves as the co-founder and Board Member of the Directed IRA Trust Company and has launched the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program to train CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide. As the co-host of The Main Street Business Podcast and The Directed IRA Podcast, he simplifies intricate topics like legal and tax strategy, asset protection, retirement, investing, and wealth growth. Mark Kohler's commitment to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners attain success and financial security has made him a trusted expert in the field, benefiting countless individuals and businesses in navigating the financial and business world with confidence.

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