How It Works

A transparent, CPA-ready process built for ag land buyers who expect accuracy and compliance.

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Step 1.

You Buy Agricultural Land

  • (Crop | Cattle | Livestock)
  • You’ve completed or are closing on the purchase.
  • This is when Section 180 opportunity begins, after closing and before any fertilizer is applied.

Step 2.

We Do a Soil Test

  • Samples are collected by a licensed professional following strict USDA and state protocols. Including core samples and GPS points.
  • You’re looking for high levels of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
  • Typical turnaround: 14 business days from sample collection (depending on weather)

Step 3.

CPA-Ready Report

You receive a science-backed, transparent report prepared and signed by our Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) affiliated with the American Society of Agronomy.

Each report includes:

  • Laboratory nutrient data and test results
  • Per-acre valuation using IRS-science backed methodology
  • CPA-ready report for your tax files

Typical turnaround: 10–14 business days from sample collection.

Every deduction we help claim is fully documented with math and science data results. No guesses, no gray areas.

We provide your CPA with everything they need to file confidently:

Official report with lab results, signed by our certified crop advisor affiliated with the American Society of Agronomy, and math you can see right in the report
Our CCA’s review the package for consistency and compliance.

Why Ag Land Buyers Reach Out

1. “I just bought land and didn’t want to miss anything”

2. My CPA suggested that I call.”

3. A neighbor told me they got back nearly $90k…I figured it was worth checking.”

Every deduction we help claim is:

  • Backed by science backed lab results
  • Signed by a certified crop advisor affiliated with the American Society of Agronomy
  • Has the exact nutrient data your CPA needs to file. No fluff, no gray area. All science.

We don’t “suggest” or “guess.” We measure. We verify. We document all soil we test

Compliance Focused

Compliance focused Soil Test
Certified Crop Advisor Report
Tax Documentation Package
Strict Rule Adherence

Some people call us too strict.
When it comes to the IRS tax code, we see that as a compliment. Doing it right protects you.

You’ve already invested in the land.

Would it make sense to see what your soil could return before you apply fertilizer again?

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Contact Us Today

(217) 217-2633

2106 County Rd 1000 E,
Champaign, IL 61822

Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm

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