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19
Mar

South Dakota Paves the Way for Sales Tax

March 19, 2019

By: Michele Murray

If you are a sales tax enthusiast, you may be tired of hearing people say the name Wayfair! If you are not such an enthusiast, this is probably the first time you have heard the name. Michele Murray, Farm Credit East Financial Services Leader, explains the general rules of this post-Wayfair environment in our Northeast states.

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Posted In: Tax Talks

Tags: ag outlook, business planning, cost control, economy, tax planning, tax reform, taxes
28
Feb

New York State 2018 Agricultural Changes

February 28, 2019

By: Dario Arezzo

Following a positive trend over the last few years, 2018 saw some favorable changes for NYS farmers. Three important items for farmers and their advisers to keep in mind are the food pantry credit, the property abatement and exemption changes, and the ways that changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to section 1031 exchanges could jeopardize the farmers’ school tax credit (FSTC).

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Posted In: Tax Talks

Tags: tax planning, tax reform, taxes, risk management
12
Feb

Presque Isle, Maine tax specialist Nick Norton

February 12, 2019

By: Jean Gallagher

It’s the time of year when tax staff across Farm Credit East are working extra-hard to help our customers wade through the complexity of farm income taxation. Before the craziness of income tax season set in, Jean Gallagher spent some time chatting with Nick Norton, a Tax Specialist in our Presque Isle, ME, branch office about his career with Farm Credit East so far.

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Posted In: Farm Credit

Tags: communication, tax planning, taxes
5
Feb

The Art of Tax Planning

February 05, 2019

By: Heidi Ball

Tax planning is often thought of as a quick check of your figures to make sure you are set for income tax. When in reality, it has evolved into much more. As a financial services consultant, I realize the importance of taking time to go out to the farm and have direct contact with a customer – not just during tax season, but all throughout the year.

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Posted In: Financial Management

Tags: financial management, tax planning, taxes