Agriculture, Tax Law

Capital Thinking Update - April 15, 2013

by Amy Davenport, Tanya DeRivi, Alexis Early, Jared Fleisher, Mara Giorgio, Karen Kudelko, Erin McGrain, Jessica Monahan, Amy Budner Smith, Stacy Swanson, Joseph Urso, Sarah Vilms, more +Dana Weeks, Pam Welsh | Patton Boggs LLP on 4/24/2013

In This Issue: - General Legislative - Agriculture & Food - Budget, Appropriations and Sequestration - Cybersecurity - Defense - Education - Energy - Environment - Financial Services -...more

In Time of Austerity, President’s 2014 Budget Prioritizes Clean Energy Funding

by Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 4/11/2013

After two months of delay, the Obama Administration released its proposed 2014 budget on April 10. The 244-page document outlines the President’s spending priorities for the coming fiscal year. The proposal calls for $1...more

Capital Thinking Update - February 25, 2013

by Amy Davenport, Tanya DeRivi, Eugenia Edwards, Matthew Kulkin, Erin McGrain, John Sharp, Amy Budner Smith, Stacy Swanson, Scott Thompson, Dana Weeks | Patton Boggs LLP on 2/27/2013

In This Issue: - General Legislative - Sequestration - Agriculture & Food - Budget and Appropriations - Cybersecurity - Education - Energy - Financial Services - Health Care - International,...more

1% Assessment on Lumber Products

by Meghan Covert Russell | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 1/11/2013

Starting January 1, 2013, lumber and engineered wood products purchased for use in California are subject to a 1% assessment based on the sales price....more

The Fiscal Cliff Deal’s Impact on Clean Energy - Contains key tax provisions for renewable energy but funding for USDA energy...

by Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 1/7/2013

Capping weeks of intense negotiations between the Obama Administration and Congressional leaders to avert the fiscal cliff, the House of Representatives late on the night of Jan. 1 passed HR 8, the American Taxpayer Relief...more

Capital Thinking Update - December 24, 2012

by Patton Boggs LLP on 1/3/2013

General Legislative - At the conclusion of legislative business last week, Members were advised that the House will return for legislative business “after the Christmas holiday when needed.” The Senate will...more

Ag Groups Urge Action On Estate Taxes

by Aaron M. Phelps | Varnum LLP on 12/20/2012

More than 30 agriculture groups recently sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate urging them to provide farmers and ranchers with permanent relief from the estate tax....more

Capital Thinking Update - December 3, 2012

by Patton Boggs LLP on 12/12/2012

General Legislative - On Monday, December 3, the House will meet at noon for morning hour and at 2:00 for legislative business. No votes are expected in the House. Legislation under consideration will include H.R. 5817...more

What the Lame Duck Will Look Like if Democrats Retain the White House

by King & Spalding on 10/10/2012

If President Obama is reelected, expect Democrats to argue that they have a mandate to extend certain of the tax breaks for those making under $250,000 while letting the tax cuts expire for those on the upper income end. In...more

New Taxes on Farmland Sales for 2013

by Davis Brown Law Firm on 10/8/2012

If there is a chance that you may want to sell your farm, then you should think hard about getting it done before the end of 2012. There is a load of new taxes on capital gains and unearned income coming into effect on Jan....more

New law gives Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax exemptions for family farms

by Saul Ewing LLP on 8/28/2012

A recent law enacted by the Pennsylvania Legislature will enable farmers to pass their family farms to future generations without having to pay Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax. With proper estate and tax planning, this law will...more

This Week in Washington - July 13, 2012

by Patton Boggs LLP on 7/18/2012

In This Issue: - DOMESTIC POLICY MATTERS - Budget/Sequestration. On Tuesday, Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Jeffrey Zients agreed to testify before the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) on...more

Estate Tax Relief for Family Farms?

by Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP on 7/18/2012

The Family Farm Preservation Act, signed by Gov. Martin O’Malley and taking effect July 1, 2012, aims to protect the future of family farms in Maryland by substantially reducing death taxes on many smaller operations. The...more

Farmers Affected By MF Global Not Fined

by Darrin Mish, Tampa Tax Attorney on 3/29/2012

Farmers with accounts with now bankruptcy broker MF Global who could not file their taxes properly have not been fined. When MF Global filed for bankruptcy late last year, many farmers did not receive their 1099’s as a...more

The cards are on the table – Supreme Court of Canada hears argument on whether to confirm or overrule Moldowan

by Dentons on 3/26/2012

Were your ears ringing this morning? They might have been if you are a racehorse owner or breeder in Canada, or if you are any other type of farmer who earns income from farming and some other source of income and are thus...more

Funrural

by Francois Gnoatto on 7/26/2011

Análise da recente decisão do TRF 4 sobre a inconstitucionalidade da Lei 10.256/2001 e a manifestação expressa da substituição do FUNRURAL pela contribuição sobre a...more

Minnesota Government Update - Week in Review - April 15, 2011

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 4/18/2011

First Omnibus Bill Signed by the Governor The House and Senate passed the Conference Committee report on the Omnibus Agriculture Bill on Thursday. The House voted 107-20 in favor of the bill, and the Senate passed it 52-9....more

Intensive Efforts Underway to Conclude WTO Doha Trade Negotiations

by King & Spalding on 2/2/2011

Implications for Companies with International Trade Interests Following calls by world leaders at the G20 and APEC meetings in November to conclude the Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations by the end of 2011,...more

Non-Agricultural Land Use Tax

by Quynh Pham on 10/26/2010

Please find below the recent Client Alert on the Non-Agricultural Land Use Tax....more

Attractiveness of the Crimean land for potential investors in the turbulent time.

by Oleksiy Bezhevets on 7/28/2010

The review of legislation and prospects of the Crimean land for potential investors....more

Charitable Conservation Contributions after Schneidelman v. Commissioner

by Spotts Fain PC on 7/28/2010

On July 14, 2010, the U.S. Tax Court issued its opinion in Scheidelman v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2010-151, and the decision provides conservation easement professionals with two important lessons. First, it is critical to...more

A Inconstitucionalidade do Funrual.

by Luiz Eduardo Vidal on 7/15/2010

A exigência da contribuição, à alíquota de 2,3%, incidente sobre o resultado bruto da comercialização da produção rural ("Funrurual") é inconstitucional, pois obrigar os produtores rurais pessoas físicas, empregadores de...more

Poor American Health: Addressing Weight-Related Problems in the Low Income Community in a Comprehensive Manner

by Thomas Haren on 3/29/2010

This note discusses the interrelated nature of the problems of poverty and obesity, and argues that a truly comprehensive approach is necessary to effective address weight-related problems in the low income community....more

IRS Establishes Cross Divisional Team to Combat Improper Tool Reimbursement Plans

by Littler on 2/1/2008

The IRS recently announced a new cross divisional team aimed at cracking down on tool reimbursement plans marketed to the automotive, construction, aircraft, agriculture and other industries that use hand tools as a way to...more

Home

Legal News

Find a Lawyer

Browse Subjects

Subscribe

Pro Services

For Reporters

Agriculture › Tax Law