Latest Tax News

• Farmland Values Increase by 20% in Plains States
  
  05/21/2013
  For the third straight year, farmland prices in the Tenth Federal Reserve District have increased by double digits year over year, a record for this survey. Farmer income also remained elevated, but bankers are concerned going forward as low crop prices and higher input costs may curb farmer income.
• Five Tax Changes Affecting Farmers
  
  02/25/2013
  Learn how the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 will affect agricultural operations from The Farm CPA Paul Neiffer.
• Farmland Owners to Pay Higher Property Taxes in 2014
  
  02/07/2013
  Land owners will pay higher property taxes in 2014, on the heels of an increase in the base rate for assessed land value.
• Estate Tax Fears Put to Bed
  
  02/05/2013
  Family farms and small businesses hail victory and avoid the year-end "fiscal cliff."
• Put the Kids on Payroll
  
  01/25/2013
  Employ your children on the farm to save on taxes.
• Selling a Farm with Unharvested Crops
  
  01/18/2013
  Standing crops can present farmers with unique tax issues when selling farmland.

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