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Anyone operating a business in today’s environment is facing a horizon with a lot of uncertainty – economically and geopolitically. Manufacturing in particular has been

The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2025. While the IRS states that standard mileage rates

*Update to original post — as of February 20, 2025: Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are once again

As January quickly approaches, there are some important items to check off before next year is here. Following the national election and ongoing shifts in

The 2024 election has brought about considerable potential for policy shifts in the food & beverage industry… with many businesses left asking, “What’s changing, and

The 2024 federal elections will have significant impacts on policies that affect U.S. food and agriculture. With election day in the rear-view mirror, it is

For many of you the stress of harvest season is over and now you enter a new season in family business: the holidays! As if

As your crops are rolling in this fall, don’t forget about your second harvest – crop data. Both the ag and ethanol industries have been

As producers begin their annual reflection upon the past year and shift the focus into next year, planning considerations around tax and financial strategies become

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), enacted in early 2018 marked one of the most significant overhauls of the U.S. tax system in decades

On June 21, 2024, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed into law Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), which includes a reduction in income tax rates for

Is your accounting system holding your business back? Maybe you’re so busy running the business that sorting through scattered financials seems more of a headache

The estate tax exemption doesn’t sunset until the end of 2025. So why worry about it now? Unfortunately, this historically high estate and gift tax

Congress has drafted new tax legislation that is shaping up well amongst both the House and Senate Committee leaders. The $78 billion tax agreement, introduced

With $369 billion allocated for climate and energy policies, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 marks a historic commitment to the U.S. biofuels sector. It

6 in 10 Americans have a retirement account, while only 1 in 3 have an estate plan. While the majority of Americans see the importance

Across the U.S., farmers are feeling the pinch of a shrinking workforce. Between competition from other industries, an aging workforce population, and other factors, farmers

As a reminder, the 2022 tax season represents a drastic change for manufacturers who typically take research and development (R&D) tax credits. Previously, in respect

By Jeanne Bernick, Certified Family Business Advisor For many of you the stress of harvest season is over and now you enter a new season

This past September, the Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) leaders participated in a march on Washington, D.C. to advocate for the banking community. As a graduate

AB 157, signed into law by Gov. Newsom on September 27, 2022, includes the creation of the “California Small Agricultural Business Drought Relief Grant Program”,

On August 7th, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. The bill is now expected to be

Following its approval by the U.S. Senate on August 7, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – also referred

While most companies think of audits as an annual necessity, the vast majority typically keep to the same old standards and don’t know to ask

Until now, farmers and ranchers faced a roadblock between the key metrics they could collect and how to truly use them. The good news is

President Biden recently signed into law the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that has been stalled in Congress for several months. Below is a summary

President Biden will unveil the details of the American Families Plan during his first address to Congress tonight (April 28, 2021). The proposal is a

No matter what the presidential outcome, there was never any question that the outlook for estate tax planning would be different in 2021. How much

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has posted clarification on a simplified method to claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit for PPP borrowers. According to the

After a 38-year absence, Form 1099 Nonemployee Compensation Tax has made its return in the 2020 tax year, and its January 31 deadlines are right

In an effort to provide additional stimulus funding, The Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed by the President on December 27, 2020. Included in the guidance

Good news for businesses as guidance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury has been issued regarding the second round of Paycheck Protection

While ethanol and biodiesel fuels are among the most common renewable energy revenue sources accepted into the California Air Resources Board (CARB) program for Low

Working on behalf of American Food & Agriculture businesses, K·Coe Isom submitted an open letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue on October 28, 2020 regarding

While production agriculture is no stranger to facing adversity and adaptation, no one could argue that the Economic Disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has

I look out my window in Eastern Iowa and see uprooted oak trees that once stood as guardians of our neighborhood. A displaced street light

Earlier in April, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of Treasury addressed whether businesses should include any non-U.S. laborers in their employee count applicable

With all of the coverage and focus on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, many businesses are unaware of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)

The Stimulus package, released early today, will inject approximately $2 trillion into the economy, providing tax rebates, four months of expanded unemployment benefits, and business

As we continue to monitor the financial and tax updates and implications stemming from the impact of COVID-19, it’s important to sort through the proposals

New Year’s resolutions typically focus on healthier lifestyles, kicking bad habits, and ways to increase happiness. Unfortunately, there’s a tendency to drop resolutions as quickly

The IRS issued a slight decrease in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2020. While the IRS states that standard mileage

Typically, we think of the importance of tax tips and planning when things are going very well for the industry because it equates to higher

“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” – James Cash Penney Every business faces its share of challenges.