Using IRA for first home purchase.

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June 6, 2019
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I know I can use my Traditional IRA for closing costs, but can I also use it for inspection and appraisal fees? Also, can I draw the full $10k into a separate account to pay these fees instead of having to do a draw (which have fees of their own) on every transaction?

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You don't have to withdraw the money for individual expenses or even keep the money in a separate account. You just need to spend at least as much on "qualified acquisition costs" (closing costs, down payments and other reasonable and ordinary costs of buying a home) as the amount you withdraw.

montegod7ssAuthor

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Are inspection and appraisal fees considered reasonable? Moving expenses? The code is so vague it makes it hard to figure out exactly how much I can get done under the $10k cap.