Casual Cattle Conversations

Tax Tips for Ranchers


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In this episode of the 'Casual Cattle Conversations' podcast, Shaye interviews CPA Hannah Mann, who specializes in serving agricultural clients. They delve into practical tax and bookkeeping tips for ranchers, highlighting the importance of effective and marginal tax rates, and the potential benefits of income averaging using Schedule J. Hannah Mann shares her passion for the agricultural industry and her unique insights from both a professional and personal perspective. The discussion also covers common mistakes ranchers make with end-of-year bookwork and tips on utilizing software like Ambrook for efficient bookkeeping. Hannah emphasizes the importance of knowing your effective tax rate to make informed financial decisions and avoid unnecessary expenditures. Listeners will find valuable strategies to better manage their financials and leverage tax benefits specific to the agricultural industry. 

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00:00 Welcome to Casual Cattle Conversations 

00:18 Introducing Hannah Mann: Tax Tips for Ranchers 
01:08 Hannah's Passion for Agriculture 
02:43 Tax Strategies and Bookkeeping Tips 
07:05 Common Mistakes in Ranch Bookkeeping 
11:22 Effective Tax Rate vs. Marginal Tax Rate 
21:59 Retirement Accounts for Farmers and Ranchers 
25:58 Understanding Raised vs. Purchased Cattle 
26:57 Importance of Accurate Bookkeeping 
28:10 Tips for Organizing Bookwork 
29:08 Benefits of Using Ambrook Software 
31:46 Challenges with QuickBooks 
42:19 Tax Strategies and Effective Tax Rates 
45:19 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 

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