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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
No matter how much gross revenue a farm generates, if it consistently loses money, you run the risk of being classified as a hobby.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
It is important to follow government and IRS reporting requirements. A little time and effort can prevent issues down the road.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
As more farmers look to futures markets to reduce risk, there are two techniques they can use: hedging and speculation. There are positives and negatives, and tax implications, to each technique.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
In addition to federal programs, most states offer incentives to businesses such as agriculture.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
Is paying self-employment tax bad? There are consequences when avoiding self-employment tax, and some self-employment tax is good.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
Split-interest land purchases are making a comeback because of economics and estate planning. While there could be issues, it might be worthwhile to look into them.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
There are concerns that the largest farms get most of the subsidies, those that need payments are left out and those not active in farms are benefiting from payments.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
It's been another year of extreme weather. The IRS has special provisions that relate to weather-related damages in agriculture.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
In agriculture, it's assumed that anything farm-related will qualify for a farm sales tax exemption. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
Tax scams are commonplace now. To raise awareness, the IRS recently published its "dirty dozen" tax scams for 2023.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
Exiting farming can involve many scenarios. If you farm as a sole proprietor, it's relatively easy. However, in many cases, family members farm together, which may add complexity (and taxes).
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
DTN Tax Columnist Rod Mauszycki explains residual soil fertility, why it has become popular and how it can affect your taxes and bottom line.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
Be aware of the complex rules for depreciating farm business vehicles.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
A cash balance plan can be a great tool for exit planning. But there can be some drawbacks.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
When getting equipment, your choices are to purchase or lease. There are a few factors to consider when determining which is better financially and tax-wise.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
DTN Tax Columnist Rod Mauszycki discusses a few tax issues that affect co-op patrons.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
DTN Tax Columnist Rod Mauszycki looks at the pros and cons of using either or both Section 179 and bonus depreciation.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
DTN Tax Columnist Rod Mauszycki reviews some of the provisions in President Joe Biden's 2023 Greenbook that affect agriculture.
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by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax Columnist
DTN Tax Columnist Rod Mauszycki explains the differences between a farm partnership to an S Corporation.