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Summary of Proposed Tax Provisions Impacting Businesses

After months of speculation, the U.S. House of Representatives has released a ‘proposed’ tax and spending package. The bill aims to extend and enhance a

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Update on Policy Challenges for Agriculture

Trade disputes, funding cuts, worker shortages, and delays in tax reform and the farm bill are impacting U.S. agriculture. Each of these policies and legislative

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Key Policy Issues Impacting American Agriculture

Trade disputes, funding cuts, and delays in tax reform and the farm bill are negatively impacting U.S. agriculture. Each area will have both short- and

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Takeaways for Ag Following President Trump’s Global Tariff Announcement

The official announcement made by President Trump on April 2 was met with a wide level of concern across many industries. Pinion advisors present a

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The Impact of Trade Policies on U.S. Agriculture

Please note: The following information is current as of March 13, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. CT. Pinion will continue to monitor changes and create updates.

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Navigating Tax Planning in Today’s Political Climate

The enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017 included provisions largely viewed as positive for the agricultural sector. Many of those

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How to Prepare Your Business for Potential Immigration Enforcement

As the new year moves into full swing and we transition to a new administration, employers should prepare for increased immigration enforcement and significant changes

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IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2025

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

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4 Ways Food & Beverage Manufacturers Should Prepare for 2025

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

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Summary of Election Impacts for Ag Producers and Processors

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

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House Unveils Farm Bill After Long Delay

House Ag Chair G.T. Thompson (R-PA) released the House farm bill draft Friday, ahead of the committee’s long-awaited markup set for this Thursday. The draft

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Kansas Senate Bill 15 Overview

The Kansas Senate Bill 15 creates a new deduction for tax returns beginning in 2023. Specifically, the bill allows financial institutions to take privilege tax

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Kansas Bankers Association March on D.C. Top Takeaways

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

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California Drought Relief Grant Program

Summary of California Drought Relief Grant Program

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”,

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IRA Tax Credits

Summary of IRA Tax Credits for Ag and Clean Energy

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

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Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act

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

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Ag Industry to See Ripple Effects from War in Ukraine

From Ag trade and government agencies to the farmers prepping fields for Spring planting, there is one certainty stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine:

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3 Ways Producers Can Prepare for the Future of Carbon Opportunities

3 Ways Producers Can Prepare for the Future of Carbon Opportunities

There are some important lessons garnered from 2021’s exploratory year for growers considering carbon sequestration. Pinion’s Advisory team recommends three things you can do now

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What’s in the Infrastructure Bill and BBB Plan: Impacts for Agribusinesses

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

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Summary of Proposed American Families Plan

Summary of Proposed American Families Plan

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

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Infrastructure and Taxes: A Look at What’s Ahead

Infrastructure and Taxes: A Look at What’s Ahead

Today, President Biden officially unveiled his plan for investments in American infrastructure. Biden’s American Jobs Plan is a $2 trillion proposal that focuses on investments

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Estate Tax Planning

Estate Tax Planning: Possible Changes Ahead

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

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Webinar Series Announced for Farmers from U.S. and India

Webinar Series Announced for Farmers from U.S. and India

National food and agriculture business consulting firm K·Coe Isom, together with Mann Deshi Foundation of India, have announced a webinar series aimed to help farmers

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Good News for Many Farmers: USDA Amends Erred Regulation

Loveland, CO – November 18, 2020 – KCoe Isom, a national leader in food and agricultural consulting and accounting services, applauded the decision today by

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Advocating for the Future of Family Farms: A Plea for Critical Regulation Change

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

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5 Ways to De-Stress about Cash Flow

PPP Loans Update: Most Ag Businesses Can Apply

As part of the CARES Act stimulus package, Congress established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide forgivable loans to small businesses, non-profits, sole proprietors

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CARES Act FAQs: Helpful Loan Guidance for Businesses

CARES Act FAQs: Helpful Loan Guidance for Businesses

Since its passage on March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act continues to be aggressively dissected, digested, and questioned by lawyers,

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Ag Industry Appealing to SBA for Disaster Loan Eligibility and Support

April 21st Update: Just announced: Senate passes bill allowing small ag businesses relief through disaster loan eligibility.   Following a close analysis of the CARES

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Water Infrastructure Act Fluidly Moving Along

The proposed Water Infrastructure Act will add flexibility for reservoir, irrigation, and water companies to generate essential revenue to invest in infrastructure. The bill reforms

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Ag Exporters Visit Japan to Explore New Business

Following a visit in May to China, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney is currently finishing

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Comprehensive Tax Reform Opportunities & Risks for U.S. Agriculture

Farm Bill Update

Will the Farm Bill Pass in the House? In a continued effort to secure support for the farm bill, set to expire in September, House

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