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Navigating Tax Planning in Today’s Political Climate

By Pinion Editorial | January 23, 2025
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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 provisions, especially those for individuals and households, are set to expire this year. President Trump has made extending TCJA provisions a core issue. With complete …

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President Trump’s Day-One Executive Orders: Implications on the Agricultural Sector

By Pinion Editorial | January 23, 2025
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On his first day in office, President Trump sought to make a significant display of his priorities by issuing dozens of executive actions. Executive orders are regularly used by incoming presidents to kick off their administrations. Implementation of orders can be slowed down or halted by legal challenges and by …

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How to Prepare Your Business for Potential Immigration Enforcement

By Pinion Editorial | January 17, 2025
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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 to the U.S. immigration policy. Disruption is expected, most directly, on the labor and supply chains of agriculture, manufacturing, food processing and packaging, and construction …

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IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2025

By Michelle Johnson | January 9, 2025
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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 can be applied to the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck used for business purposes, it’s important to note the correct application of the …

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4 Ways Food & Beverage Manufacturers Should Prepare for 2025

By Pinion Editorial | December 10, 2024
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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 how should we react?”  Below, Pinion’s government and public affairs team has evaluated the four most likely areas to have impacts for food and beverage …

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Summary of Election Impacts for Ag Producers and Processors

By Pinion Editorial | December 3, 2024
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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 important to delve into how the results will likely impact our industry. Potential Upsides for the Agriculture Industry: In some cases, we expect policies that …

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House Unveils Farm Bill After Long Delay

By Pinion Editorial | May 22, 2024
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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 contains several provisions that are likely to impact your operations and strategic planning. The release of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 …

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Kansas Senate Bill 15 Overview

By Pinion Editorial | August 17, 2023
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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 deductions on loans they’ve issued for agricultural real estate and single-family residences – providing a permanent tax savings for lending to ag clients and rural …

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