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Renewable Energy Revenue

How Dairies Can Claim Renewable Energy Revenue in 2021

By K·Coe Editorial | December 22, 2020
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While ethanol and biodiesel fuels are among the most common renewable energy revenue sources accepted into the California Air Resources Board (CARB) program for Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits, dairy producers across the U.S. are taking notice of the benefits these credit opportunities pose for biomethane suppliers as well. …

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Pinion Accounting & Advisory

Proposed Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act is Promising for Tax Deductibility for PPP Business Expenses

By K·Coe Editorial | December 16, 2020
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Following the December 14 preview of the work-in-progress, bipartisan Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020, K·Coe Isom experts have reviewed the bill’s proposed $748 billion emergency assistance benefits intended for American Workers and Small Businesses. “In short, we’re very optimistic about the section regarding business expenses that were paid for …

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Advocating for the Future of Family Farms: A Plea for Critical Regulation Change

By Pinion Editorial | October 29, 2020
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Working on behalf of American Food & Agriculture businesses, K·Coe Isom submitted an open letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue on October 28, 2020 regarding new regulations that threaten the well-being of thousands of American family farms. The “Payment Limit and Payment Eligibility” regulation released on August 24, 2020 will …

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Cash Flow Forecasting

The New Normal for Managing Forecasts and Cash Flow: 3 Steps to Move Business Forward

By K·Coe Editorial | October 16, 2020
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Managing cash flow forecasting is, and will always be, integral elements to business success.  But 2020 has changed the course of ‘business as usual’ for the forecasting process of manufacturing operations large and small, and all around the globe.  In fact, COVID-19 has drastically changed everything we traditionally apply to …

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Personal Rentals for Business: What’s Considered Taxable Income vs. a Deduction, or Neither?

By K·Coe Editorial | September 17, 2020
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The Internal Revenue Code provides guidelines for what activities constitute income or deductions for individual residences.  Below is a high-level overview for consideration. Residence rentals:  If an individual rents out a dwelling they use as a residence for fewer than 15 days per year, neither income nor deductions relating to …

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Pro Tax Tips in a Strained Ag Economy

New IRS Guidance Released to Help Employers Make Payroll Tax Deferral Decisions

By K·Coe Editorial | August 31, 2020
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You may remember that earlier this month, the President signed an executive order directing the Department of Treasury to defer withholding, deposit, and payment of employees’ social security taxes through the end of 2020.  At that point, K·Coe advisors recommended to hold tight as clarifications were needed to answer implementation …

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In Wake of Disaster, How to Minimize Taxes on Insurance Proceeds

How to Handle Property Casualties in the Wake of Disaster

By K·Coe Editorial | August 25, 2020
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As fires rage and rampage through large areas of California, the destruction of residences, outbuildings, and commercial buildings has been widespread. K·Coe Isom has been fielding questions and concerns from many of our clients regarding their property casualties from the derecho, hurricanes, and fires. Our business advisors have created an …

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Secure Act

Employers with Retirement Plans Get Increase in Tax Credits

By K·Coe Editorial | August 24, 2020
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The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act) includes increased tax credits for qualified costs incurred in the setup and administration of an eligible retirement plan. Eligible employers may be able to qualify for a tax credit up to $5,000 for each of the first …

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