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Utility Easement

Considerations Before Accepting a Utility Easement Offer: How to Protect Your Land

By Pinion Editorial | November 16, 2022
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A land improvement utility easement can be a profitable income stream for farmers and ranchers. Across the U.S. we’re seeing an increase in opportunities for both surface and subsurface infrastructure and with additional tax credits and funding for energy efficient improvements from the Inflation Reduction Act, we will only see …

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Guidance for Setting Science-Based Targets for Your Ag Operation

By Pinion Editorial | November 15, 2022
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As the world strives towards a zero-carbon economy, more than 4,000 businesses worldwide have committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the Science-Based Target initiative. These targets are rooted in climate science and have guided companies in reducing over 53 million tons of CO2  emissions since 2015. This September, …

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Tax Inflation Adjustments

IRS Releases Tax Inflation Adjustments for 2023 Tax Year

By Pinion Editorial | November 14, 2022
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While inflation continues to burden Americans with higher prices on what seems like everything, the IRS has released some good news for taxpayers. In October, the IRS unveiled its inflation adjustments for the 2023 tax year with many tax provisions increasing by approximately 7%. This means you could pay a …

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Kansas Bankers Association March on D.C. Top Takeaways

By Pinion Editorial | October 20, 2022
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This past September, the Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) leaders participated in a march on Washington, D.C. to advocate for the banking community. As a graduate of the KBA Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) group, Pinion’s Heather Campbell joined the march and the week of meetings and discussions with various bank …

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100% Bonus Depreciation: Important Changes Coming January 1, 2023

By Pinion Editorial | October 20, 2022
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As we head into tax planning season, you need to be aware of important changes coming to bonus depreciation coming January 1, 2023. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has allowed banks to take 100% bonus depreciation on qualified property both acquired and placed in service after September 27, …

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California Drought Relief Grant Program

Summary of California Drought Relief Grant Program

By Pinion Editorial | October 4, 2022
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AB 157, signed into law by Gov. Newsom on September 27, 2022, includes the creation of the “California Small Agricultural Business Drought Relief Grant Program”, for qualified small agricultural businesses who are impacted by drought according to USDA data. The program has been funded with $75M, and may be funded …

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Pinion and Anderson ZurMuehlen Announce Intent to Join

By Pinion Editorial | September 1, 2022
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NEWS RELEASE – Pinion, formerly KCoe Isom, and Anderson ZurMuehlen, two leading U.S. accounting and business advisory firms announce their intent to combine, effective January 1, 2023. The two companies will expand their footprint under the Pinion name and provide enhanced business advisory and accounting services for clients. With roots …

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IRA Tax Credits

Summary of IRA Tax Credits for Ag and Clean Energy

By Pinion Editorial | August 12, 2022
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On August 7th, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. The bill is now expected to be signed into law by President Biden. Pinion advisors have provided a high-level summary of the key IRA tax credits takeaways specific to agriculture and clean energy. …

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