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USDA Farm Program Deadlines

Important Reminders for Ag Producers to Secure Opportunities

By K·Coe Editorial | February 12, 2020
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Are you taking advantage of every potential opportunity through USDA programs?  Deadlines are right around the corner. Final Opportunity – Sign Up for Conservation Reserve Program – voluntary land conservation program that pays farmers a yearly rental payment for the removal of environmentally sensitive land from ag production and plant …

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How Employers Can Adjust to New 2020 Form W-4

How Employers Can Adjust to New 2020 Form W-4

By K·Coe Editorial | February 4, 2020
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 Yes, after years of talking about doing it, the IRS has officially overhauled the Form W-4 for 2020.  The reality is, while many of us are accustomed to its former format and calculations (set back in 1987), there was often complexity and misunderstanding.     The redesign reflects changes to the federal tax code from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs …

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Important Section 199A Tax Effects on Decision-making in 2020

Important Section 199A Tax Effects on Decision-making in 2020

By K·Coe Editorial | January 28, 2020
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While your advisor handles the complex details and tax structure of your ag business, there are certain changes regarding Section 199A that have happened that business owners and operation managers should be aware of and factor into their decision-making. Changes to Triple Net Leases and Section 199A QBI Deduction WHY …

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FSA Enrollment Deadlines

Attention Producers: Action Required to Meet FSA Enrollment Deadlines

By K·Coe Editorial | January 28, 2020
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There are three actions producers will need to take to meet the approaching FSA Enrollment Deadlines: Program Election for 2019 & 2020 – Deadline: March 15, 2020 2019 Crop Year Enrollment – Deadline: March 15, 2020 2020 Crop Year Enrollment – Deadline: June 30, 2020 What is Needed for Eligibility …

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sustainability reporting

Are Changes in Sustainability Reporting and Audits Coming?

By K·Coe Editorial | January 27, 2020
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What a whirlwind start to the New Year for businesses in regard to their environmental impacts, as recent events have created questions surrounding what’s in store for the sustainability reporting and reduction processes, and what actions organizations should be taking.  Let’s revisit the sudden causes for uncertainty across the nation. …

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Loan Origination Fees

Kansas Department of Revenue to Double-Tax Bank Income

By K·Coe Editorial | January 10, 2020
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We’ve recently learned of an interesting development that significantly impacts the Community Banking industry.   At the end of December, K·Coe participated in a call facilitated by the Kansas Bankers Association with multiple practitioners discussing a recent audit with the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDR).  We want to make sure that …

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