New Farmer Tax Information

Knowing the deadline to file your federal income tax return is important, as late filing can generate penalties. In addition, taxpayers should know when tax payments are due because payments can be a major expense to consider in cash flow planning.

Form 1099 is used to report various forms of income other than wages, salaries, and tips to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and to the recipient of the payment. Agricultural producers may both receive Form 1099 information returns and be required to is...

The hobby loss rules which determine whether a venture is a business or a hobby, is a frequently misunderstood area of tax law that causes producers who are experiencing difficult economic times to worry, perhaps unnecessarily, that the venture will be vi...

Most taxpayers working for an employer have FICA and Medicare withheld from their wages. The amount withheld is matched by their employer. Consequently, they will receive retirement and medical benefits when they reach retirement age.

A self-employed individual must pay self-employment (SE) tax on earned income to be entitled to receive social security benefits. These benefits include retirement, disability, and survivor benefits as well as Medicare coverage, all of which are important...

Choosing the right accountant or tax return preparer can be a crucial decision for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. Part of this important decision is based on personality, but there are some key questions that should be asked of potential (and ma...

Meeting the qualifications of farming and being a farmer under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) allows for special benefits; however, not all agricultural producers meet these qualifications even if they are producing agricultural products, which is why it...