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How the Final 199A Regulations Impact Ag

By Pinion Editorial | January 23, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Following the long-awaited “final” regulations released by the IRS late on Friday, January 18, some in the Ag industry appreciated the additional clarity, while others remained underwhelmed. The guidelines contained, as is customary, some complexities surrounding their applicability and effects. K·Coe Isom’s tax experts have been evaluating the finalized IRS …

New Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits Make an Attractive Investment

By Pinion Editorial | January 21, 2019

Agriculture, Biofuels, Construction and Real Estate, Equipment Dealerships, Financial Institutions, Food And Beverage, Managed Accounting Services, Manufacturing, Specialty Transportation, Tax & Accounting

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Established within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the new Opportunity Zone legislation was created to develop economically-distressed communities across the United States by incentivizing long-term investments in these communities with tax benefits. The intention of the Opportunity Zone program overall is to stimulate economic development and job …

How Inventory Fraud is Impacting Dealerships

By Pinion Editorial | January 18, 2019

Equipment Dealerships

Reading Time: 2 minutes

As a large portion of the dollar value assets of equipment dealers, inventory is often found to be the target of fraud. Why? The theft of physical assets is common as inventory items are often numerous, may be readily accessible and removable, and are typically not well protected. In addition, …

Don’t Forget: 2019 Standard Mileage Rates Have Changed

By Pinion Editorial | January 16, 2019

Agriculture, Biofuels, Construction and Real Estate, Distribution, Equipment Dealerships, Financial Institutions, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Tax & Accounting

Reading Time: < 1 minute

The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2019, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (tax reform). While the IRS states that standard mileage rates can be applied to the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck …

Tax Reform Prompts Businesses to Rethink Employee Leave Policies

By Pinion Editorial | January 15, 2019

Agriculture, Biofuels, Construction and Real Estate, Equipment Dealerships, Financial Institutions, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Specialty Transportation, Tax & Accounting

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While there tends to be focus on the larger line items resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, there are some lesser-known tax breaks within this tax reform that have created incentives for business owners to reconsider the benefits they extend to employees when they take paid …

Noteworthy Changes within the New Farm Bill

By Pinion Editorial | January 9, 2019

Agriculture

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Following the long-awaited passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly known as the 2018 New Farm Bill), the $867 billion-dollar bill has set federal agricultural policy for five years. Overall, it continues much of the policies authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill, with no major changes. While there …

3 Ways to Spend Less on Farm Inputs

By Jenn Tozlian | January 8, 2019

Agriculture, Commodity Crops

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Every little bit helps in agriculture today. Margins are so tight that anything you can do to gain a little ground is almost mandatory. In this price environment, there nothing wrong with only getting to second base. Here are three ways to trim farm inputs and overhead expenses to help …

Improving Lending Chances & Truths about Alternative Lending

By Pinion Editorial | December 31, 2018

Agriculture, Animal Ag, Commodity Crops, Permanent Specialty Crops, Tax & Accounting

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By now, people around the globe know it’s been a particularly tough year for U.S. agriculture. Don’t think for a second that your banker isn’t among them. Lenders have been vigilant in monitoring the eroding profit margins for many agribusinesses, and if you’re not trying to improve your borrowing position …

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Providing expert business insights, regulation updates, and savvy financial solutions.

Pinion Insights

How the Final 199A Regulations Impact Ag

New Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits Make an Attractive Investment

How Inventory Fraud is Impacting Dealerships

Don’t Forget: 2019 Standard Mileage Rates Have Changed

Tax Reform Prompts Businesses to Rethink Employee Leave Policies

Noteworthy Changes within the New Farm Bill

3 Ways to Spend Less on Farm Inputs

Improving Lending Chances & Truths about Alternative Lending

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