Syncing Mail folders from iMac (on my mac) to IMAP account

I use Mail, on my Mac mostly, for my mails. I obviously have inbox & folders. I have my folders under "On my Mac" this is where I move mails. I also have folders under "IMAP account". Which was set-up initially with help of technical support - but of course I can't remember exactly how....
So when I view my IMAP account - via Mobile Me - my Inbox is always fully synced - but my folders are not synced.
How do I sync my items that I move into folders on my mac with my IMAP account, that I can then read off-line?

I have the same issue, did you ever find a solution for this problem?
R

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