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Tax Policy and Estate Planning

Tax Policy and Estate Planning from Farmer Republican: 15 articles for readers in Texas and beyond.

Tax Policy and Estate Planning

The Working Families Tax Cuts Act: What It Means for Your Farm’s Bottom Line

See how a federal tax law like the Working Families Tax Cuts Act flows through a farm return, and what to ask your…

Tax Policy and Estate Planning

The Death Tax Is Gone (Permanently): A New Era for Family Farm Succession

Estate tax rules are only one piece of passing on a farm. Learn what the headline means, what it leaves out, and which…

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The 20% Small Business Deduction: A Permanent Win for Agribusiness

How a 20% qualified business income style deduction works for farms and agribusiness, who may qualify, and the…

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How the GOP Tax Cuts Are Reshaping Farm Investment Decisions

How tax rules shape farm investment in land, machinery and buildings, what supporters and critics argue about it, and…

Tax Policy and Estate Planning

The Republican Approach to Disaster Relief: Speed vs. Oversight

How Republicans weigh fast disaster relief against oversight and cost, what Panhandle producers face after drought…

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Why the GOP Is Pushing Back on the “Green New Deal” for Agriculture

Why Republicans oppose a Green New Deal for agriculture, what supporters of the idea want, and the strongest arguments…

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How the GOP Is Supporting Young and Beginning Farmers

How Republicans say they support young and beginning farmers through credit, tax and land access, and what critics and…

Tax Policy and Estate Planning

The Republican Approach to Dairy Policy and Margin Protection

How supporters of the Republican approach to dairy policy see margin protection, where critics push back, and how…

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How the GOP Is Using the Tax Code to Encourage Farm Succession

How supporters of the Republican approach want tax rules to help families pass farms to the next generation, what…

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Why the GOP Is Concerned About the Consolidation of the Meatpacking Industry

Why some in the Republican camp worry about meatpacking consolidation, what other supporters of free markets say, and…

Tax Policy and Estate Planning

The Republican Approach to Disaster Assistance for Livestock Producers

How supporters of the Republican approach view disaster help for livestock producers, from drought to wildfire, what…

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How the GOP Is Addressing the Unique Challenges of Beginning Ranchers

Why beginning ranchers struggle with land, credit and taxes, and what Republican supporters propose, with the critics'…

Tax Policy and Estate Planning

The Republican Plan to Support the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders

What Republican supporters propose to help young farmers and ranchers lead, from tax and estate rules to credit and…

Tax Policy and Estate Planning

How the GOP Is Working to Reduce Food Waste

How Republican supporters want to cut food waste through voluntary action, liability protection and market solutions…

Tax Policy and Estate Planning

How the GOP Is Addressing the Unique Needs of Tribal Agriculture

How Republican supporters say they would address tribal agriculture needs, including land, credit and…