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Business Tips and Tools

Vermont Saves Retirement Savings Program

Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange

Vermont Saves is a retirement savings program created to give an option to employers that do not offer retirement benefits. The Vermont Saves Program allows employees to contribute to their own Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) through automatic payroll deductions. 

 

April 1, 2025

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Latest Tax Talk

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Tax Talks
FinCEN Updates Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements

As of March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced significant changes narrowing the scope of the reporting requirements for beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act. This update, consistent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's recent announcement, aims to simplify the process for U.S. companies and individuals.

March 25, 2025

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Tax Talks
Claiming Federal Fuel Tax Credits in 2024: What Farmers Need to Know

Before filing your taxes for 2024, take a look to see if your farm operation can claim the Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels. Today's blog covers the requirements, including a new Fuel Tax Credit Statement checklist which needs submitted as well. 

February 27, 2025

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Tax Talks
What you Need to Know about Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting for your Business

Starting January 1, 2024, most United States (U.S.) entities must report information about the beneficial owners of their businesses to strengthen the integrity of the U.S. financial system by making it harder for illicit actors to use shell companies to launder their money or hide assets. This blog article explores the key elements of the BOI reporting rule and what actions your business needs to take. 

January 18, 2024

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Crop Insurance
Approved Production History Onion Insurance Policy - Is Your Crop Covered?

Onions are a specialized high-value crop, so it is essential to understand their insurance policy. Onions fall under the Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Approved Production History policy. In other words, anything Mother Nature throws at the crop is covered. Is your crop covered?

 

January 09, 2023

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Business Tips and Tools
9 Numbers to Manage your Dairy Operation

Managing a successful dairy farm means managing a lot of information. One of the things we work with clients on is collecting numbers from your farm, comparing those metrics to industry aggregates, and helping producers understand what that comparison means. Learn the nine numbers we talk to our consulting clients about. 

September 12, 2022

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