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Inflation Reduction Act

Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act

By Pinion Editorial | August 12, 2022
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Following its approval by the U.S. Senate on August 7, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – also referred to as the $700 billion climate, health care, and tax bill.  The legislation is now expected to be signed into law by President Biden.   While …

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Ag Industry to See Ripple Effects from War in Ukraine

By Brian Kuehl | March 10, 2022
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From Ag trade and government agencies to the farmers prepping fields for Spring planting, there is one certainty stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine: the impacts of this conflict on international business are already in motion, and there are expected to be many ripple effects to come. Insights around …

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3 Ways Producers Can Prepare for the Future of Carbon Opportunities

By Pinion Editorial | January 11, 2022
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There are some important lessons garnered from 2021’s exploratory year for growers considering carbon sequestration.  Pinion’s Advisory team recommends three things you can do now to prepare for potential carbon market opportunities in 2022, or beyond. Lesson 1:  The carbon opportunity cannot be applied to every landowner.  There are basic …

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What’s in the Infrastructure Bill and BBB Plan: Impacts for Agribusinesses

By Brian Kuehl | November 18, 2021
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President Biden recently signed into law the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that has been stalled in Congress for several months. Below is a summary of the tax provisions included in that bill that could impact producers. Infrastructure Bill’s Takeaways for Ag Elimination of Employee Retention Credit (ERC): The infrastructure bill …

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USDA Pauses Additional Assistance for CFAP1 and CFAP2, Second Stimulus (CFAP3) Funds Largely Unaffected

Additional Aid from USDA has been Allocated for Ag Producers and Businesses Left Behind

By Matthew Farrell | June 15, 2021
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Funding recipients include timber harvesters, biofuels, dairy farmers and processors, livestock farmers and contract growers of poultry, assistance for organic cost share, and grants for PPE As part of the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative, it was announced that additional aid would be given to ag producers and businesses, …

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Summary of Proposed American Families Plan

Green Book Summary: Expectations for Upcoming Tax Reform

By K·Coe Editorial | June 3, 2021
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Alongside the release of President Biden’s budget proposal, the Department of Treasury has published its “Green Book” – comprised of insights into the tax proposals that make up some of the line items of the budget. While the President’s budget proposal has no effect of law, its details do typically …

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Summary of Proposed American Families Plan

Summary of Proposed American Families Plan

By K·Coe Editorial | April 28, 2021
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President Biden will unveil the details of the American Families Plan during his first address to Congress tonight (April 28, 2021). The proposal is a $1.8 trillion investment in education, childcare, and family leave. To finance the American Families Plan, the Biden Administration proposes raising various taxes on wealthy Americans. …

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Infrastructure and Taxes: A Look at What’s Ahead

Infrastructure and Taxes: A Look at What’s Ahead

By K·Coe Editorial | March 31, 2021
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Today, President Biden officially unveiled his plan for investments in American infrastructure. Biden’s American Jobs Plan is a $2 trillion proposal that focuses on investments in the nation’s roads, bridges, transit systems, building modernization, clean water, expanded broadband access, clean energy, and manufacturing. Of particular note, the infrastructure plan would …

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