5 Things To Do for Your Year-End Tax Planning
November 28, 2018
2018 was anything but normal with its new tariffs, price declines, and significant tax changes. While you can't control the uncertainties resulting from these changes, you can take steps to understand their effects and adjust your year-end tax planning.
Ag Accounting: The Ins and Outs of Prepaid Expenses
November 12, 2018
Are you considering some late 2018 purchases? Three factors can help you and your tax preparer determine whether they meet the Internal Revenue Service requirements for a prepaid expense.
Section 199a of the New Tax Act – The 20% Pass-Through
August 22, 2018
Implementing one of the new tax law changes, Section 199a - the 20% Pass-Through, may offer some challenges to tax preparers working with ag producers who qualify both as business owners and co-op members.
Financial Impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Ag Producers
August 22, 2018
As experts continue to interpret the new tax code, two things are certain for ag producers: The changes are far reaching and complex and in many cases, will result in a lower tax liability. This overview looks at several of the major changes affecting ag producers.
Accounting for Agriculture: Federal Withholding after New Tax Bill
July 11, 2018
With the higher standard deduction and changes in child credits in the new US tax code, taxpayers may need to reconsider how much to withhold for federal taxes in each pay period. Here are information and a tool to help you assess your situation.
Trading Equipment Without Like Kind Exchange
May 22, 2018
Learn how the new federal tax law affects depreciation and basis with new ag equipment purchases. This is one in a series of articles on accounting considerations for ag operations.
Accounting for Agriculture: Who’s a “Related Person”?
May 14, 2018
Understanding the IRS definition of family and its implications for your taxes is important when doing business with "related persons." This is one in a series of articles on Accounting for Agriculture.
Tax Reform Workshop March 14 at Scottsbluff
March 7, 2018
Western Nebraska farmers and ranchers are invited to a tax reform workshop March 14 to learn about the impacts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on their 2018 tax liability.