There’s a painful reality every investor eventually faces… paying taxes on their profits to Uncle Sam.
In fact, Washington wants that money so badly… the IRS added a brand-new line to the 2020 IRS Form 1040…
It asks a simple, but loaded, question:
At any time during 2020, did you receive, sell, send, exchange, or otherwise acquire any financial interest in any virtual currency?
This is a shot across the bow to anyone investing in cryptos…
A not-so-gentle nudge that the Tax Man knows bitcoin jumped 305% in 2020… 85% in 2019… 1,403% in 2017… and averaged 200%-plus returns over the last decade…
And he expects a serious payday from those investor gains.
Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to avoid paying for profits you’ve already racked up… But there IS a way for you to legally avoid any tax liability on your future crypto profits.
It’s a unique way to render that new question on the 1040 irrelevant.
It’s a “loophole” used by the super-rich for years… I know multiple hedge fund managers, financial advisors, and crypto aces that are already using this tax-advantaged method.
But the average American doesn’t even know it exists…
A Powerful Loophole
Here’s how powerful this loophole is…
According to a recent report by ProPublica, PayPal founder Peter Thiel used it to turn a tiny grubstake of $1,664 in 1997 into a $5 billion fortune today.
And when Thiel decides to retire, he’ll be able to withdraw as much of that money as he wants without owing any tax at all.
He won’t pay income tax. He won’t pay capital gains tax. And it’s almost certain he won’t pay any state or local tax, either.
Under current federal tax law, Thiel could owe as much as 37% of that $5 billion to the government. Instead, he’ll likely keep the extra $1.85 billion for himself.
Thiel isn’t the only wealthy American benefitting from this loophole… Even Warren Buffett, who frequently argues for higher taxes on the rich, had more than $20 million in it.
Of course, 99% of people won’t ever see the types of returns made by Thiel or Buffett. But with crypto, you don’t need a be a billionaire to 10x, 100x, even 1,000x your money. Just a tiny grubstake is enough to make a small fortune.
That’s why you want to consider this loophole. It could help you protect your crypto profits.
DIY Retirement Investing
The loophole I’m talking about is commonly called a self-directed IRA (SDIRA).
An SDIRA lets you invest in the type of asymmetric ideas we recommend at PBRG – like cryptos, startups, and private real estate plays – while minimizing or even eliminating the tax burden on their gains.
And based on our research, we estimate less than 1% of all IRAs in the U.S. are this special type.
| Traditional IRAs | Roth IRAs |
| You contribute pre-tax money and can save on your current taxes by lowering your taxable income (subject to certain income caps). | You contribute after-tax money, with no upfront tax-savings. |
| Your contributions and earnings are subject to taxation upon withdrawal. | Your contributions and earnings will never be taxed again, if you meet the basic withdrawal guidelines. |
| You must stop contributing and begin withdrawing money at age 70½ | No minimum withdrawal requirements and you can continue contributing as long as you have earned income. |
Note: The above information is for general tax purposes only and doesn’t cover every aspect of IRAs. We encourage you to consult with an accountant or tax adviser regarding your specific financial situation.
SDIRAs are similar to other IRAs. You can have a traditional SDIRA, Roth SDIRA, etc. The main difference is SDIRAs aren’t held at regular brokerage accounts.
In Thiel’s case, he’s using this loophole to save a fortune in future taxes on the profits he’s made from his private PayPal shares.
Here’s how he did it…
In 1997, Thiel received nearly 1.7 million pre-IPO shares of PayPal valued at just $0.001 apiece (about $1,664). He placed those shares in a Roth SDIRA.
Since it was an SDIRA, Thiel could invest in alternative assets like pre-IPO PayPal shares. And since it was a Roth SDIRA, Thiel was taxed upfront.
So his contributions and earnings will never be taxed again (assuming he meets the basic guidelines).
The chart below tells the whole story…
Under current federal tax law, Thiel could owe as much as 37% of that $5 billion to Uncle Sam. Instead, he’ll keep the extra $1.85 billion for himself by using a Roth SDIRA.
Now, there’s no way to perfectly calculate Thiel’s actual federal tax rates.
But if we simply take the top long-term capital gains and ordinary income rates… the federal tax savings are incredible.
Protecting Your Crypto Profits
Smart investors like Peter Thiel have been using the SDIRA loophole to rack up billions in tax-free profits for decades…
And you can take advantage of it, too, by putting your bitcoin in an SDIRA.
This way, you can benefit from bitcoin’s rising price and the tax benefits of an SDIRA. In one case, you can even earn interest on specific crypto assets.
Here are some real-world examples of just how powerful the holy trinity can be…
One man who quit his job at Intel in 2016. He rolled over about $300,000 from his 401(k) to a bitcoin SDIRA. Today, the account is worth between $10 million and $20 million.
Another investor was a NASA rocket scientist. He had retired but took such a hit in 2008 that he was forced to go back to work. Since opening a bitcoin SDIRA, his account is up more than 44 times. And he’s since retired again.
And yet another investor is a registered nurse from middle America. He invested $30,000 in a bitcoin SDIRA. It’s up almost over 8x to $250,000.
When you combine the ability to earn steady income… crypto’s capital appreciation potential… plus the tax protection of an SDIRA… you have what Daily editor Teeka Tiwari calls the “holy trinity” of retirement planning.
(Paid-up Palm Beach Letter subscribers can read about Teeka’s two favorite bitcoin SDIRAs right here.)
Remember, this information is for general tax purposes only. Before you make any decision about your retirement planning, please consult your accountant or a tax professional.
But if you want to really move the needle on your net worth and accelerate your wealth-building journey, consider opening an SDIRA and funding it with bitcoin.
Regards,
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Grant Wasylik
Analyst, Palm Beach Daily
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