What Makes Mountain West IRA Different

Mountain West IRA has specialized in self-directed retirement account administration and recordkeeping since 2006. We support a wide range of allowable alternative assets, including real estate, promissory notes, private entities, precious metals, and more.

Our experienced team provides personalized service and educational resources to help clients better understand self-directed IRAs, account requirements, and transaction processes.

As a passive administrator, Mountain West IRA processes transactions at your direction. You choose the assets held within your account, and we provide the administrative and recordkeeping services needed to support your self-directed retirement account.

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About Mountain West IRA

Founded in April 2006 by CEO Jon A. Galane, Mountain West IRA specializes in self-directed retirement account administration and recordkeeping for individuals and small business owners nationwide.

Based in Idaho, we help clients establish and administer self-directed retirement accounts that can hold a wide range of allowable alternative assets, including real estate, promissory notes, private entities, precious metals, and more.

Our focus is on providing personalized service, knowledgeable administrative support, and educational resources to help clients better understand their accounts and the self-directed IRA process.
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How It Works

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Schedule a free consultation with Mountain West IRA to discuss personalized retirement account solutions and allowable investments that align with your financial objectives.

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Customize your ideal retirement plan with Mountain West IRA, leveraging their expertise to design a tailored investment strategy aligned with your unique financial aspirations.

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build retirement wealth

Secure a prosperous future by building enduring retirement wealth through the diverse allowable investments available within a self-directed IRA.

How Self-Directed IRAs Work: 7-Step Guide

How Self-Directed IRAs Work:
The Complete 7-Step Process

01

Choose a Self-Directed IRA Administrator

Select an administrator that supports the types of assets you want your retirement account to hold. Consider administrative services, fees, educational resources, and account support.

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02

Select Your Account Type

Choose the retirement account that fits your circumstances. Traditional, Roth, SEP, and SIMPLE IRAs, along with Individual 401(k) plans and HSAs, may offer self-directed options. Each account type has its own eligibility requirements, contribution limits, and tax rules.

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03

Complete Your Application

Complete the appropriate Starter Kit and provide the required identification, account information, and supporting documentation to establish your account.

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04

Fund Your Account

Depending on your account type and eligibility, you may fund your account through an IRA transfer, an eligible rollover from another retirement plan, or a contribution. Applicable limits and requirements vary by funding method.

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05

Choose Your Asset

Select the allowable asset you would like your self-directed IRA to hold. Options may include real estate, promissory notes, private entities, precious metals, digital assets, and more. All assets and transactions must comply with applicable requirements.

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06

Complete Your Asset Purchase

Submit the appropriate Direction of Investment form and supporting transaction documents to Mountain West IRA. Once all required documentation and sufficient funds are received, we process the transaction according to your instructions.

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07

Manage Your IRA-Owned Assets

Income generated by IRA-owned assets, including rent, interest, and sale proceeds, must be returned directly to the IRA. Applicable asset expenses must also be paid from the IRA. Annual fair market valuations and other reporting requirements may apply depending on the asset.

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Why People Choose Us

Helpful, supportive, personal, informative staff. Have been able to sit and discuss topics every time I've gone to the office, and their communication as a team has been quite excellent. If you are looking to do a self-directed IRA, I do recommend MW, because of the local office and service I've received.
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Brett Lensing

March 5, 2017

I have found Mountain West IRA, Inc to be friendly and easy to work with. It is nice to get a real person on the phone when you call them instead of an automated system. They provide an excellent for self directed IRAs.
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Jay Christensen

June 7, 2017

I have consistently received excellent service from MW IRA, Inc. with all my self directed IRA investments. My friends who I have referred to MW IRA have also been very happy with the service. A big plus is that all their forms are short, easy to understand and easy to fill out, and if you have a question, their email response time with assistance is very prompt.
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Lois Rickert

June 1, 2018

I started the process of changing my IRA’s and 403b to a self- directed IRA as a total novice. I knew the change would be the most beneficial option for me and enable me to meet my investment goals, but really didn’t understand the process and didn’t have a lot of trust of the company. Mountain West IRA had been highly recommended, but it’s a bit scary working with strangers and sharing personal and financial information. Bianca Krueger was assigned to help me through the process. She has been amazing, knowledgeable and patient. Her calm, respectful manner in working with me to fill out the forms and better understand what I’m doing deserves my gratitude and praise. I look forward to the financial independence a self-directed IRA will give me and am appreciative of Mountain West IRA and their top-rate employees for having a well organized and easily accessible avenue to achieve my goals.
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Tawna Nielson

May 7, 2021

Always very friendly and thorough with managing my accounts. I would recommend Mt. West without reservation!
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Douglas Moore

October 6, 2017

I am a Certified Financial Planner and Public Accountant. I have my own self directed IRA with Mountain West in addition to referring others. They do an excellent job, are easy to work with, and their fees are lower than most competing firms.
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Brian Horne

February 7, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Open a Roth Self-Directed IRA?

We have step-by-step directions HERE.
You may also view our Process Diagram HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact our office HERE.

Pay taxes now on the seed and your investments grow tax-free in a self-directed Roth IRA

One of the best ways to save for retirement is with a Mountain West self-directed Roth individual retirement account. Why? Because the growth and income on your investments are free from federal income tax as long as certain conditions are met.

If your current Roth IRA doesn’t allow for self-direction, you may transfer the funds to a Mountain West self-directed Roth IRA so that you may choose alternative investments you know best.

Currently, you may jump start a tax-free IRA by converting your traditional IRA to a self-directed Roth IRA. While this is a taxable event, your investments will grow tax free. There is no longer any income limitation to convert a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA.

Other advantages of a Roth IRA are contributions may be made as long as you earn income even after you are 70½ years old and there are no required distributions at any time. In most cases, a Roth IRA Holder may withdraw the principal amounts invested without any tax liability.

How to determine if a Mountain West IRA Self-Directed Roth IRA is right for you

Do you want tax-free earnings and no taxation on withdrawals?

Are you already saving for retirement with an employer sponsored plan?

Do you want to invest a retirement plan but may need to access your savings?

Do you expect your tax rate during retirement to be higher than your current tax rate?

Do you want to control what types of investments you put in your IRA?

Are you eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA?

Does Mountain West IRA Provide Financial Advice?

No. Mountain West IRA is a passive self-directed IRA administrator that provides administrative and recordkeeping services. Mountain West IRA processes authorized transactions at the direction of account owners, prepares account statements, and completes required IRS reporting.

Mountain West IRA does not provide financial, tax, or legal advice and does not select, recommend, endorse, research, evaluate, or perform due diligence on assets. Account owners are responsible for selecting their assets and conducting their own due diligence.

For guidance specific to your circumstances, consult a qualified financial, tax, or legal professional.

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Your Retirement Account. Your Choices.

Explore the flexibility of a self-directed IRA and the alternative assets it can hold, including real estate, promissory notes, precious metals, and more. Our team is here to help you understand your account options and the steps to get started.

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