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

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 process designed to maximize your opportunity while giving your tax advisor the information they need.

Step 1: Confirm the Opportunity

Every project begins with a soil test.

We can collect the soil samples for you, or you can provide your own soil test results if they meet our standards.

Our team analyzes the results and provides a free per-acre estimate of the property’s potential soil fertility value.

If there isn’t enough value to justify moving forward, we’ll tell you.

If there is, we’ll explain the next steps.

Step 2: Measure Existing Soil Fertility

Section 180 is based on the value of qualifying nutrients that already existed in the soil when you purchased the property.

That’s why timing matters.

For the strongest documentation, soil testing should occur after closing and before any new fertilizer or soil amendments are applied.

Our agronomists evaluate the existing nutrient levels and determine whether the property contains excess soil fertility that may support a Section 180 deduction.

Step 3: Prepare Your Opinion of Value Report

When the numbers justify moving forward, Soil Tax Guys prepares a detailed Excess Soil Fertility Opinion of Value Report.

Our reports are built on actual soil test data and established agronomic principles, giving your CPA the documentation they need to evaluate the deduction.

Step 4: Work With Your CPA

One thing sets Soil Tax Guys apart:

We want your CPA involved.

We don’t prepare tax returns.

We don’t replace your accountant.

We provide the agronomic expertise, while your CPA determines how the deduction fits into your overall tax strategy.

The best client outcomes happen when Soil Tax Guys and your CPA work together.

Why Clients Choose Soil Tax Guys

Our clients work with us because we focus on one thing:

Section 180 soil fertility deductions.

From soil sampling and nutrient analysis to valuation and documentation, every step of our process is designed to help farmland buyers understand the tax value that may already exist beneath their feet.

If you’ve recently purchased agricultural land, don’t assume there’s no opportunity.

Start with a soil test.

We’ll provide a free estimate of the property’s potential soil fertility value and help you determine whether it’s worth taking the next step.

That’s the Soil Tax Guys process.

Alec Bean

Alec 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.