Moving Iron

June 15th – due date for second quarter tax estimates. Rules somewhat unclear for these estimates. Not sure how income is taxed. In particular Section 199A. Section 199A – we are not talking about the grain glitch and subsequent patch passed back in March. We are talking about “regular” 199A for this podcast. For a farmer, assume you sell all grain to a private elevator (sell nothing to co-op_. What are the questions that we still have? Note: IRS has said that guidance will be released by the end of this month. 199A refresher – you get a 20% deduction on your business income. Income of $100K, pay tax only on $80K. Subject to wage limitations and capital invested once you exceed $315K of taxable income. Wages need to be 40% of net income to get the full 20% deduction. Open Items: What is a trade or business? In particular, will farmland cash rent be eligible for the 20% deduction? Self rental - ok? The farm that you own and run pays rent to an LLC where you and your family own the land Crop share – ok?