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What Happens to a Section 180 Soil Fertility Deduction When You Sell Farmland?

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Section 180 soil fertility deductions can provide a significant tax benefit when purchasing agricultural land. But there is another side of the transaction that farmland investors need to understand: What happens when you eventually sell the farm? Taking a deduction today can affect the tax basis of the property and, consequently, the tax calculation when […]

Why We Do Not Assign a Flat Per Acre Value to Soil Fertility

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One of the most common questions we get from farmland buyers and their accountants is: “What should I use for a per acre soil fertility value?” Our answer is simple. We don’t know until we test the soil. That distinction matters. There are areas of agricultural tax planning where accountants may use a per acre […]

Beef Imports Are Back in the Headlines. Here Is One Tax Strategy Ranchers Should Not Overlook

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American cattle producers are once again facing uncertainty from outside the ranch gate. On August 21, 2026, President Trump announced a temporary increase in tariff free beef imports, allowing up to 300,000 metric tons of additional beef to enter the United States over a 90 day period. The announcement was intended to address high beef […]

Can You Spread a Section 180 Deduction Over Multiple Years?

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Alec BeanAlec Bean is the CEO of Soil Tax Guys, he is a Certified Crop Advisor and has spent his entire career in Agronomic Consulting relating to soil fertility. He can be reached at [email protected] to discuss how Soil Fertility Tax Deductions fit into your land buying strategy.

Why Soil Tax Guys Starts Every Section 180 Project the Same Way

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At Soil Tax Guys, we believe a successful Section 180 soil fertility deduction starts long before a tax return is filed. It starts in the field. Our job is to provide the agronomic analysis and documentation that your CPA needs to determine the best tax strategy for your situation. That’s why we’ve built a straightforward […]

Using the Section 180 Soil Fertility Deduction as a Portfolio Growth Lever

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Most investors think about taxes after they make money. Sophisticated investors think about taxes before they deploy capital. The Section 180 soil fertility deduction isn’t just about reducing this year’s tax bill. Used strategically, it can become a lever that accelerates the growth of an agricultural real estate portfolio. Cash Saved Is Capital Preserved Every […]

Section 180 Works Best When Your CPA Is Part of the Team

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One of the biggest misconceptions about the Section 180 soil fertility deduction is that hiring a soil fertility specialist somehow replaces your CPA. It doesn’t. At Soil Tax Guys, we believe the best client outcomes happen when everyone works together. Our role is to provide the agronomic expertise and support the deduction with a credible […]

Does a Section 180 Deduction Affect the Basis of Farmland?

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Alec BeanAlec Bean is the CEO of Soil Tax Guys, he is a Certified Crop Advisor and has spent his entire career in Agronomic Consulting relating to soil fertility. He can be reached at [email protected] to discuss how Soil Fertility Tax Deductions fit into your land buying strategy.

How Much Does a Section 180 Soil Fertility Report Cost?

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Alec BeanAlec Bean is the CEO of Soil Tax Guys, he is a Certified Crop Advisor and has spent his entire career in Agronomic Consulting relating to soil fertility. He can be reached at [email protected] to discuss how Soil Fertility Tax Deductions fit into your land buying strategy.

Section 180: Should You Amend Your Tax Return or File Form 3115?

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Alec BeanAlec Bean is the CEO of Soil Tax Guys, he is a Certified Crop Advisor and has spent his entire career in Agronomic Consulting relating to soil fertility. He can be reached at [email protected] to discuss how Soil Fertility Tax Deductions fit into your land buying strategy.

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Disclaimer: Section 180 deductions must be supported by parcel-specific soil testing taken in the year of purchase, require evaluation against baseline crop nutrient needs, and should be reviewed by a credentialed agricultural CPA.