IRAs Part 2: Understanding the Difference Between Rollovers and Transfers

Date:

Sep 30, 2025

You might be pretty sure you know the difference between an IRA Rollover vs. an IRA Transfer vs. a QP Direct and Indirect Rollover. But the “rollover” and “transfer” words are two of the most misused and abused terms in the IRA world. Not knowing the difference leads to misreporting to the IRS, which can result in unnecessary letters and bills to the customers.