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Unchained IRA

Unchained IRA

Save bitcoin on a tax-advantaged basis while controlling your own keys.

Getting started

What is an IRA?

How do I set up an IRA account?

Concierge Onboarding vs. Self-Service Onboarding - which is right for you?

Can I use the same two hardware wallets for my IRA account and my personal account?

What are the fees for Unchained IRA accounts?

Is there a minimum to open an Unchained IRA account?

Can I take out a loan on my Unchained IRA?

How can I submit IRA funding form requests?

Does Unchained support IRA accounts for minors?

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IRA types

What is the difference between a Traditional IRA and Roth IRA?

Does Unchained offer SIMPLE IRAs?

Does Unchained offer SEP IRAs?

Does Unchained support rolling over an Inherited IRA (also known as a Stretch IRA)?

I have a KeyKeeper IRA that was established by Jeff Vandrew. Can I migrate it to an Unchained IRA?

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IRA transfers

How do I fund my Unchained IRA with an IRA-to-IRA transfer?

I already own bitcoin in an IRA. Can I transfer it into an Unchained IRA?

How do I transfer my Unchained IRA to another IRA provider?

How to complete a Roth conversion for a Traditional IRA transfer?

Employer plan rollovers

How do I fund my Unchained IRA with an Employer Plan Rollover: 401(k), 403(b), TSP and others

How long do rollovers take?

I am still working. Can I roll over my current retirement plan?

Does the Unchained IRA allow for multiple rollovers?

Contributions

How do I fund my Unchained IRA with an Annual Contribution?

Can I contribute my non-retirement bitcoin into an Unchained IRA?

What are the annual contribution limits for an IRA?

How to complete a backdoor Roth annual contribution?

Does Unchained allow mining within the Unchained IRA?

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Distributions

How do I take a distribution from my Unchained IRA?

How old must I be for withdrawals without penalty?

IRA trading

How do I buy bitcoin to my Unchained IRA?

How do I sell bitcoin from my Unchained IRA?

Taxes

What features does an Unchained IRA have for IRS compliance?

Does the legal structure of the Unchained IRA increase my risk of being audited by the IRS?

Which Unchained IRA transactions are taxable and which are not?

What effect does rolling over an Inherited IRA have on my required minimum distributions from an Inherited IRA?

When do I receive IRA statements and tax forms from Fortis Bank?

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Fortis Bank

Who is Fortis Bank & why do I see information about them in my paperwork?

Where can I find the legal agreement where Fortis delegates key control to an Unchained vault?

What happens to my IRA funds if Unchained goes out of business?

How do I update my IRA beneficiaries?