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December Newsletter 2021

Wednesday, 01 December 2021 by DRDA LLC

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November Newsletter 2021

Tuesday, 02 November 2021 by DRDA LLC

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October Newsletter 2021

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 by drdacpaadmin

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September Newsletter 2021

Saturday, 25 September 2021 by DRDA LLC

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Using Rollovers for Business Start-ups (ROBS) such as DRDA’s, LLC BORSA™ Plan

Wednesday, 08 September 2021 by drdacpaadmin

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To finance a business isn’t new, but it is unfamiliar to many. As a result, there are a lot of myths swirling around about the use of ROBS structures that may be stopping would-be entrepreneurs from chasing their dreams. BORSA Plans involve using money from an eligible retirement account to finance the purchase of a business or franchise. To summarize, a corporation is formed, and that corporation then sponsors a 401(k) plan. Funds are rolled from an existing retirement account into the new 401(k) without triggering a taxable distribution. This new 401(k) purchases (or invests in) shares of the corporation, which can then purchase a business or franchise. In essence, a BORSA™ Plan allows you to invest in your own business where you have control rather than investing in the market where you have no control. Here’s the truth behind the most common ROBS myths:

  • It’s not tax avoidance.
    Using a BORSA™ Plan isn’t a way to evade taxes by any means. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) was set up explicitly to encourage investment in small businesses – businesses that pay taxes.
  • BORSA™ Plan is an investment, not a loan.
    With a BORSA™ Plan, you’re investing in your new business or franchise, not taking on debt. This means you won’t have to make monthly loan payments or incur interest.
  • You can use a BORSA Plan to diversify your nest egg.
    You don’t have to take every penny from your existing retirement fund for a BORSA™ Plan to work. Many people only use a portion of their retirement assets, and this arrangement can be used in conjunction with a small business loan or other financing option. So, you can diversify your investments.
  • Getting funded using a BORSA™ Plan can take as little as four weeks.
    Depending on the state in which you’re filing, and how fast you’re able to file the necessary paperwork, funding can take as little as a few weeks. Most are completed in less than 30 days.
  • BORSA Plans are not the same as Self-directed IRAs.
    While it’s possible to finance a business with both self-directed IRAs and a BORSA™ Plan, there are some major differences between the two. If you use an SDIRA, the owner may not work for the business or take a salary. The investment amount is also potentially liable for the unrelated business income tax (UBIT), which can get very expensive. With the BORSA™ Plan, the 401(k) owner must work for the new business, and UBIT doesn’t apply.
  • A BORSA™ Plan can be used to fund start-ups.
    A BORSA™ Plan is a great option to finance not only start-ups, but also purchases of existing businesses and franchises. To some, the BORSA process can appear to have complex rules and regulations. But if you have a qualified retirement plan with a balance that’s sufficient for your start-up needs and work with an experienced company to support its formation, it can be a great option to start or re-capitalize your business debt-free.

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Lost Your Job Due to The Pandemic? Start, Purchase or Fund your own business today.

Wednesday, 01 September 2021 by drdacpaadmin

Lost your job due to the pandemic? You’re not alone.

Research shows that, as of July 2021, unemployment rates have not yet recovered (5.4% vs. 3.5% pre-pandemic). There’s no better time to get started investing in your own business with DRDA’s BORSA™ plan.

Avoiding Early Withdrawal Taxes & Penalties

Normally, if you withdraw money from your 401(k) before the age of 59½, you are liable to pay income taxes and a 10% early withdrawal penalty on your money. The Business Owners Retirement Savings Account will allow you to take control of your 401(k), IRA, or other qualified funds and use them to start, purchase, or fund a business tax or penalty free.

What types of funds are eligible?

Not only does the BORSA™ Plan work with a traditional 401(k), DRDA can also assist you with rolling over the following into a business:

  • 401(a)
  • 403(b)
  • 457
  • IRAs ( with exceptions for Roth or Non-spousal inherited IRAs)
  • Pension
  • Profit Sharing
  • ESOP
  • Annuities
  • Thrift Savings Plans

I’m ready to start my business! How does this process work?

  1.  Form a new C Corporation
  2.  The new C Corp. will establish a 401(k) Profit Sharing plan
  3.  Existing retirement funds will be rolled over into the new 401(k) plan
  4.  Participants in the 401(k) plan will invest in stock of the newly formed C Corp.

This process typically takes around 30 days from the initial engagement, to the time you will receive your funds in hand.

 

Have more questions, comments, or are you ready to get started?

If you’re ready to get started or have any additional questions, please register for our FREE webinar (September 8th, 1pm CST & September 9th, 5pm CST) below:

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Finance Your New Business During the Pandemic

Wednesday, 25 August 2021 by drdacpaadmin

BORSA, finance your new business during the pandemic

How can you make BORSA work for you? Now may be a great time to explore ROBS, or the Rollover Business Startup Solution and what it can do for you during the pandemic.

Key Points

  • Start a new business or franchise
  • Legally pay yourself a salary
  • Abide by IRS and ERISA guidelines

What is the BORSA Plan?

The BORSA (Business Owners Retirement Savings Account) is DRDA’s, LLC Solution otherwise known as ROBS (Rollover Business Startup Solution), an IRS and ERISA approved structure that allows investors to use their retirement funds for a new business or franchise that they will be personally involved in. It is the primary way a retirement plan holder can have personal involvement in a business utilizing their retirement funds, without triggering IRC prohibited transaction rules.

Setting up a BORSA Plan requires planning but can be accomplished in relatively few steps.

  • Set up a C Corporation – The process begins by establishing the new corporation, using the proper legal structure to support the establishment and operation of the company’s qualified retirement plan.
  • Rollover your funds – Transfer your funds from an old IRA or 401(k) plan into a new 401(k) plan that the stock of the start-up C corp. business sponsors or adopts.
  • Start earning a salary – You must be an employee of your new business and provide a legitimate service. Your compensation must come from your business.

How Do BORSA and Pandemic Relate?

While there’s a pandemic, millions are losing their jobs and joining the ranks of the unemployed. More than ever, many are trying to rely on themselves and not some corporate entity that must make difficult decisions to comply with federal and state mandates affecting individual earning, security, and livelihood. Using BORSA can be an ideal way to start the business of your dreams with money you already have.

BORSA can help you fund a new business or franchise with retirement funds, and that means you’re starting on your way to owning and fulfilling your goals. When COVID-19 hit, no one could have anticipated it would bring the unprecedented upheaval of everyday life that it has.

How Does BORSA Work?

The BORSA Plan allows an investor to create a C Corporation, and the C Corp’s profits are taxed separately from the owner as it is owned by shareholders. Next, funds are transferred from an old IRA or 401(k) plan. Then, as an employee providing a legitimate service, you are able to earn a salary at the business you’ve created.

There are very specific IRS and ERISA rules that have to be followed, and for this reason guidance is recommended. DRDA, LLC can help you get started. When it’s time for your new company’s stock to get valuated by the IRS, DRDA, LLC will help value the stock of the new or existing company.

BORSA Benefits

More than almost anything else, Americans are looking to make certain they can make it through the pandemic, civil unrest, and the whole of the current situations currently embroiling the nation. For those who have lost their jobs and have been unable to find replacement work, tapping into their retirement funds have been one source of income to help. But what happens when the funds have been depleted?

More than just taking funds out, though, BORSA can help you open a franchise or start a new business you can own yourself. Your money is helping you and your family first. The primary benefit of using the BORSA Plan is that you can employ it to use your retirement funds to invest in a business you will be personally involved in. You can do this without paying tax on the retirement funds you wish to use as a distribution.

Additionally, investing in yourself within your retirement portfolio is an excellent way to diversify. Your investments in traditional assets such as stocks and bonds, and alternative assets such as cryptocurrency, exist separately, and you can fund your own business as well. This may protect investment portfolios as a whole during times of unrest and market volatility,

During the COVID-19 and now the Delta Variant financial crisis, it’s important to know where your money is and what it’s doing. While investing in the market and traditional assets can bring you financial success, it’s very volatile at this time. Alternative assets like real estate can help diversify your portfolio. And using the BORSA Plan to fund your dreams can help you even more.

If you are interested in receiving more information on the BORSA™ plan, DRDA, LLC will be hosting a webinar on September 8th and 9th, 2021.
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Using 401(k)/IRA Funds to Start or Buy a Business

Friday, 13 August 2021 by drdacpaadmin

Using Rollovers for Business Start-ups (ROBS) such as DRDA’s, LLC BORSA™ Plan

to finance a business isn’t new, but it is unfamiliar to many. As a result, there are a lot of myths swirling around about the use of ROBS structures that may be stopping would-be entrepreneurs from chasing their dreams.
BORSA Plans involve using money from an eligible retirement account to finance the purchase of a business or franchise. To summarize, a corporation is formed, and that corporation then sponsors a 401(k) plan. Funds are rolled from an existing retirement account into the new 401(k) without triggering a taxable distribution. This new 401(k) purchases (or invests in) shares of the corporation, which can then purchase a business or franchise.
In essence, a BORSA™ Plan allows you to invest in your own business where you have control rather than investing in the market where you have no control. Here’s the truth behind the most common ROBS myths:

  1. It’s not tax avoidance.
    Using a BORSA™ Plan isn’t a way to evade taxes by any means. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) was set up explicitly to encourage investment in small businesses – businesses that pay taxes.
  2. BORSA™ Plan is an investment, not a loan.
    With a BORSA™ Plan, you’re investing in your new business or franchise, not taking on debt. This means you won’t have to make monthly loan payments or incur interest.
  3. You can use a BORSA Plan to diversify your nest egg.
    You don’t have to take every penny from your existing retirement fund for a BORSA™ Plan to work. Many people only use a portion of their retirement assets, and this arrangement can be used in conjunction with a small business loan or other financing option. So, you can diversify your investments.
  4. Getting funded using a BORSA™ Plan can take as little as four weeks.
    Depending on the state in which you’re filing, and how fast you’re able to file the necessary paperwork, funding can take as little as a few weeks. Most are completed in less than 30 days.
  5. BORSA Plans are not the same as Self-directed IRAs.
    While it’s possible to finance a business with both self-directed IRAs and a BORSA™ Plan, there are some major differences between the two. If you use an SDIRA, the owner may not work for the business or take a salary. The investment amount is also potentially liable for the unrelated business income tax (UBIT), which can get very expensive. With the BORSA™ Plan, the 401(k) owner must work for the new business, and UBIT doesn’t apply.
  6. A BORSA™ Plan can be used to fund start-ups.
    A BORSA™ Plan is a great option to finance not only start-ups, but also purchases of existing businesses and franchises.
    To some, the BORSA process can appear to have complex rules and regulations. But if you have a qualified retirement plan with a balance that’s sufficient for your start-up needs and work with an experienced company to support its formation, it can be a great option to start or re-capitalize your business debt-free.
    Are you interested in learning more about DRDA’s, LLC ROBS structure, the BORSA™ Plan? Give our experienced team a call today 281-488-2022 for a free consultation
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August Newsletter 2021

Sunday, 01 August 2021 by drdacpaadmin
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How to Prepare to Apply for Independent Restaurant and Bar Grants Once They Are Made Available.

Thursday, 25 March 2021 by drdacpaadmin

We have been keeping you updated through blog posts, webinars, and resources on our website on PPP, EIDL, PPP2, and the loan forgiveness process.  Today we are happy to bring you information on further relief for restaurant and bar owners with the $28.6B that the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 sets aside for this purpose.  This relief is in the form of grants, not loans.

While this program being administered by the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance has not launched yet, but we anticipate them doing so soon.  Like PPP, there will be updates and we are committed to bringing the information to you as soon as it is available.

Out best advice at this time is to educate yourselves on this program and start to gather the documents that are suggested will be required for application and keep your eye on our website. 

On Saturday, March 6th, the Senate passed legislation that gives restaurants $28.6 billion in federal relief. That number accounts for a small piece of the new $1.9 trillion stimulus pie officially called the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – which changed slightly since it was originally introduced by the Biden administration in January.

The bill was then passed once again in the House on Wednesday, March 10th, ahead of the Democrat’s original March 14th deadline. On Thursday, March 11th, President Biden signed the package into action.

Here’s what’s in it for restaurants owners and workers:

Eligibility For All Restaurants & Bars

Restaurant relief is available to any restaurant, food stand, food truck, food cart, caterer, saloon, inn, tavern, bar, lounge, brewpub, tasting room, taproom, or facility with an alcohol license.

Continued Unemployment Benefits

Unemployed individuals (including but not limited to restaurant workers) will continue to receive a weekly $300 supplemental bonus on top of regular unemployment payments through September 6th.

How Much Relief Can A Restaurant Receive?

Restaurant groups can apply for a maximum grant of $10 million, individual restaurants can apply for a maximum grant of $5 million.

How Grants Will Be Calculated

Grant eligibility is calculated by what the bill calls “pandemic-related revenue loss” or the difference between a particular restaurant’s 2020 sales and their 2019 revenue, minus whatever amount of PPP loans a restaurant may have already received in prior rounds of federal relief. Essentially, the stimulus package’s goal is to try to make up for lost funds due to the pandemic, while taking into account which restaurants have already seen federal aid.

If a business wasn’t open in 2019, the grant administrator looks at the restaurant costs incurred “minus the gross receipts received.”

The American Rescue Plan’s restaurant relief money pot reserves $5 billion of grants for restaurants with revenues of less than $500.000 in 2019, which theoretically is targeted towards small, independently-owned businesses. That’s a little less than a fifth of the entire relief package.

What Restaurant Relief Can Cover

Grants can cover anything from mortgage and rent, payroll and employee benefit costs, PPE, sick leave for employees, food costs, as well as operational expenses like utilities and maintenance. In essence, mostly anything the grant administrator is down with.

Restaurants who receive grants can use their federal aid money for expenses dating back to the start of the pandemic (February 15th, 2020) all the way through December 31st, 2021. If things get worse in the coming months, grant funds may be eligible for longer use.

How Is This Actually Going To Happen?

The federal government is required to let restaurants know about the new aid opportunities. There will be a phone hotline, websites, and outreach in the 10 languages most commonly spoken in the U.S.

If you’re a restaurant owner and you want to learn more about applying for a restaurant relief grant, the Independent Restaurant Coalition is working with the White House and the Small Business Administration to help make the application process run efficiently.

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