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Tax Talks

Production Tax Credit – Complete Application for Registration by July 15

Austin Weaver

In a previous Tax Talks blog article, we talked about energy credits. An energy credit not discussed is the Production Tax Credit (PTC) under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 45Z. This credit incentivizes the domestic production of sustainable transportation fuels, such as those that may be generated by an on-farm biomass digester, offering a per gallon tax credit for qualified fuels produced by the taxpayer and sold to an unrelated person. 

June 25, 2024

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Tax Talks
New York Farm Employer Overtime Credit – Advance Application Opens July 1

In December 2023, we shared to important Tax Talks blog articles on the New York Employer Overtime Credit. The time to apply for an advance of the credit is fast approaching with NYS Ag and Markets opening the application on July 1, 2024. 

July 2, 2024

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Farm Credit
What Does it Mean to Buy a Property with Deed Restrictions?
When buying a rural property, whether it is a large parcel of crop or timberland or an operating farm, more due diligence is necessary than buying a standard home on a lot. One important question to ask is: Does this property have a deed restriction?

November 16, 2021

Farm Credit
Preparing the Next Generation of Dairy Leaders

Farm Credit East, along with more than 80 sponsors, contributed to this year's Northeast Dairy Challenge. The program engages students with a holistic, on-farm experience to put their ag education and communication skills to the test.

October 19, 2021

Farm Credit
Returning to Normalcy: Farm Credit East Summer Interns

When Farm Credit East's 2021 interns signed their offer letters, there was still a chance the internship would be virtual. Farm Credit East ultimately decided that internships could be completed in-office, which was a breath of fresh air to this group of interns. Today, on National Intern Day, read about the relationships built, training gained and their 2021 summer intern experience.

July 29, 2021

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