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This publication explains how the federal tax laws apply to farming. Use this publication as a guide to figure your taxes and complete your farm tax return. If you need more information on a subject, get the specific IRS tax publication covering that subject.
The cash method of accounting allows for current crop expenses to be deducted in the period paid while postponing the recognition of crop revenue until a later period. For example, a farmer incurs and pays for seed, fertilizer, irrigation, labor, and crop expenses in 2022.
A fiscal year is a one-year period that companies and governments use for financial reporting and budgeting. It is most commonly used for accounting purposes to prepare financial statements. Although a fiscal year can start on Jan. 1 and end on Dec.
For example, a new combine can be depreciated out over five years. Used farm equipment is depreciated over seven years. If you pay in cash for equipment, deducting all of the depreciation up front is fine, Neiffer says.
Most producers report farm income and expenses to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on a Schedule F 1040 tax form using either the accrual or cash accounting methods for the accounting period (fiscal year). The accrual accounting method is recommended when analyzing farm profitability.

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Most farmers utilize cash basis accounting to report income (revenues) and expenses (costs) when cash is exchanged. Cash accounting method is an acceptable method for reporting taxable farm income. However, additional information may be needed for informed management reports and decision-making.
Examples include gasoline, oil, fuel, water, rent, electricity, telephone, automobile upkeep, repairs, insurance, interest and taxes. Farmers must allocate these expenses between their business and personal parts.
If your business does a lot of work with the U.S. government, you might choose a September 30 year-end to coincide with the federal governments fiscal year-end. If your business does most of its selling during the holidays, you might choose December 31.

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