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This nearly 900-page tax bill was signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025.  It makes many of the individual tax cuts and reforms from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent.  There are also some significant tax impacts for farmers. Link to Summary  

The ag commodity market has never been for the faint of heart, and today’s farm economy is testing even the most seasoned farmers.  Wheat Life

According to the most recent census from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one-third of America’s 3.4 million farmers are over the age of 65.

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OTHELLO — In a significant stride for agricultural sustainability in central Washington, the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID) celebrated the commencement of the EL 86.4 system with a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday. This marks the second project under the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP) following the completion of the EL 47.5 system in 2021.

Which is a better problem to have: too much income or too little income? From a tax standpoint, the answer is typically neither. Find the sweet spot in tax planning: here is a link to the Wheat Life article written by Larissa Zeiler, CPA in December 2023. Wheat Life Magazine

Here is a link to the Wheat Life article written by Justin Hunt, CPA in June 2023. Wheat Life Magazine

Looking for details on the Ag Overtime Rules.   Click on the link below to view the slides presented by Jared King, CPA. Ag Overtime Rules

Here is a link to the Wheat Life article written by Todd King, CPA in June 2020. 06_WLJune20web 

Leffel, Otis & Warwick, P.S. is looking for a multiple full-time support staff/para-professionals to join our Odessa, Ritzville, Wilbur and Davenport Offices.  Qualifications & Duties include the ability to: Exhibit ownership in work performed. Perform duties in a professional atmosphere. Exhibit excellent client service. Work with a team and receive instruction. Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Sign up for $14 billion of CFAP funds starts September 21, 2020. Contact your local FSA office for more information. Click the link for more information on https://www.agweb.com/article/14-billion-round-two-cfap-farmers-ranchers-and-growers