Ranching

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The Contractor’s Chart of Accounts: How to Structure Your Books

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How to Build a Weekly Financial Health Report in ChatGPT

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Accounts Payable (AP): Definitions, Best Practices and Examples

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Five Things to Ask Your Tax Professional About for 2026

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Section 263A and the UNICAP Rules: A Simple Rundown

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Cost vs. Market Value: Which One Should I Use?

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Year-End Close: A Checklist for Agricultural Producers

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Debits and Credits: A Practical Guide

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A Simple Guide to Form 1065: Return of Partnership Income

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What’s My General Ledger and How Does It Work?

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Fixed Assets: Definitions and Examples

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A Guide to 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges for Agricultural Producers

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How to File Form 1120-C for Your Farm Cooperative

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What is a K1 Tax Form? Schedule K-1 Instructions and Examples

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C Corporations: A Decision Guide for Farmers and Ranchers

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2026 Tax Deadlines for Farmers

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Deferring Income From Livestock Sales: How Does It Work?

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Form 1125-A: How to Deduct COGS on Your Taxes

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Form 3115: How to Change Your Accounting Method With the IRS

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The Unit-Livestock-Price Method of Inventory Accounting

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What Is the Farm-Price Method of Inventory Accounting?

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The Lower of Cost and Market (LCM) Method of Inventory Accounting

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The Cost Method of Inventory Accounting: A Simple Guide

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What Is Fair Market Value (FMV) and How Does It Work?

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Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): Definition, Formulas and Examples

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Current Assets: Definitions, Calculations and Examples

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What Is an Inventory Write-Down, and How Does It Work?

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A Practical Guide to Cropland Leases

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What Are the Hobby Loss Rules, and What Do They Mean for My Business?

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IRS Form 1099-R: How to Report Pension and Retirement Income

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How Can Ag Producers Prepare for the 45z Tax Credit?

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Chemical Inventory and Recordkeeping for Agricultural Producers

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A Producer’s Guide to Fertilizer Inventory and Recordkeeping

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Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships: A Guide for Agricultural Producers

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Taking Care of Your Seeds: How to Manage a Seed Inventory

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Specific Identification Method: Definitions, Examples and Best Practices

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Weighted Average Cost (WAC): Definitions, Examples and Best Practices

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Last-In, First-Out (LIFO): Definitions, Examples and Best Practices

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First-In, First-Out (FIFO): Definition, Examples and Best Practices

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Which Farm Inventory Valuation Method Should I Use?

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Farm Inventory Accounting 101

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End of Year Tax Planning for Agricultural Producers

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Feed Inventory Management: Setup, Best Practices and Calculations

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Calculating the Cost of Production for a Cow-Calf Operation

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How Much Will a CPA Cost My Agricultural Business?

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How to Choose the Right Business Structure for Your Farm or Ranch

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A Guide to Form 1099-B and Reporting Commodity Trade Earnings on Your Taxes

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How Will the OBBBA Tax Changes Affect Agricultural Producers?

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Claim These Green Tax Credits Before They Expire

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A Simple Guide to Equine Insurance

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A Document Checklist for Farm and Ranch Succession Planning

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Trial Balance: Best Practices, Definitions and Examples

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How to File Form 8283 for Food and Other Donations

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How to Elect S Corp Status With Form 2553

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A Simple Guide to Livestock Leases

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S Corporation Status: A Decision Guide for Agricultural Producers

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Five Reasons Why it Pays to Hold Onto Your Receipts

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How to File Form 8582 for Passive Activity Losses

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Tax Strategies for Farm & Ranch Succession Planning

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A Simple Guide to Crop Insurance

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Disaster-Proof Your Records: A Checklist

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State Tax Credits for Farmers: A State-by-State Guide

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A Simple Guide to Livestock Insurance

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1099 Contractors vs. W-2 Employees: What’s the Difference?

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Farm Funding Deadlines: July 2025 Edition

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16 Federal Tax Credits for Farmers

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How to Report Farm Rental Income and Expenses With Form 4835

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Form 1099-K: How to Report Payment Card and Third Party Transactions

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Farm Funding Deadlines: June 2025 Edition

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The Succession Planning Starter Kit: Checklist, Definitions and Resources

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What is a Farm Operating Loan, and How Does it Work?

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What Is a Farm Operating Line of Credit, and How Do I Get One?

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A Simple Guide to Grazing Leases

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A Guide to Schedule J (Form 1040): Income Averaging for Farmers

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What Is a Bank Reconciliation, and How Does It Work?

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What Is a Cash Flow Budget, and Why Is It Important?

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Limited Liability Companies (LLCs): A Decision Guide for Farmers

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Owner’s Draw or Salary: How Should I Pay Myself?

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A Simple Guide to Form 2210-F: Underpayment of Estimated Tax By Farmers

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What Is the 2025 IRS Mileage Rate?

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What Is Gross Profit, and Why Is It Important in Agriculture?

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Ranch Bookkeeping 101: A Checklist

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Farm Funding Deadlines: May 2025 Edition

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How to Use a Petty Cash Record Book

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Separating Business and Personal Finances: A Checklist

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Accounts Receivable (AR): Definitions, Best Practices and Examples

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Form 8995: How to Calculate Your Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction

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What Is a W9 Form, and Why Do I Need One?

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IRS Form 1099-C: How to Report Cancelled Debt on Your Taxes

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A Guide to Form 2290 and the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) Exemption for Farmers

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How to File Form 1099-A for Foreclosed, Repossessed or Abandoned Property

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Form 1099-MISC: A Guide to Reporting Miscellaneous Expenses on Your Taxes

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Form 1099-NEC: A Simple Guide to Reporting Non-Employee Compensation

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Form 1099-PATR: How to Report Co-op Distributions on Your Taxes

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing Schedule C (Form 1040)

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Form 6252: How to Report Installment Sales on Your Taxes

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Form 8832: A Simple Guide to Changing Your LLC’s Tax Status

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Claiming Home Office Deductions With Form 8829: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to File Form 943 to Report Payroll Taxes for Farmworkers

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How to File IRS Form 4797 for Business Property Sales

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Form 1099-G: How to Report Government Payments on Your Taxes

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How to File Form 940, the Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return

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IRS Form 1120-S: A Simple Guide to Filing Your Taxes as an S Corporation

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How to File IRS Form 4562 for Depreciation and Amortization

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8 Easy to Miss Tax Deductions for Farmers in 2025

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Audit-Proof Your Vehicles With This IRS Mileage Log Template

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2025 Tax Deadlines for Farmers

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Section 180, Reporting Barter With Form 1099, and Other Farm Tax Rules

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Reporting Income on Schedule F (Form 1040), Profit or Loss From Farming

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How to Choose a Tax Preparer for Your Farming Business

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Who’s Considered a ‘Farmer’ for Tax Purposes?

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Farm Tax Deductions: Overhead, Fees, Taxes, Office Expenses and Utilities

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Farm Tax Deductions: Supplies, Fertilizer, Feed and Goods for Resale

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Farm Tax Deductions: Vehicles, Equipment, Repairs and Maintenance

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Tax Deductions for Farmers: An Introduction

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A Simple Guide to Depreciation and MACRS

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An Introduction to Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation

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Farm Tax Deductions: Wages, Benefits, Travel and Meals

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Which Tax Forms are Farms Required to Submit?

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How to Make Farm Recordkeeping More Efficient

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Farm Tax Deduction Checklist

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IRS Farmer’s Tax Guide: Reminders for 2024

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Case Study: California Cow-Calf

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How to Make Your Farm Grant Application Processes Efficient

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5 Steps to Finding the Right Grant for Your Farm

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Best Practices for Tracking & Reporting Grant Funding

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The Importance of the Accrual Method of Accounting in Agriculture

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How to Make Bill Pay More Efficient

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How to Make Invoicing More Efficient

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Understanding Accounting Methods: Cash vs Accrual Basis

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Intro to Journal Entries

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Why Managerial Accounting is Important

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5 Common Chart of Accounts Problems and How to Solve Them

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How to Read a Statement of Cash Flows

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How to Read an Income Statement

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How to Read a Balance Sheet

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What is a Balance Sheet?

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Building a Chart of Accounts that Works for You

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It’s Tax Season on the Farm: Closing Out the Year and Starting Anew

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What is Enterprise Analysis and Why it Matters for Your Farm

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Accounting Beyond Taxes — Using Financial Data to Inform Farm Operations