Insights

Short, practical notes on taxes, payroll and farm accounting, written by the partners. 8 articles, most recent September 1, 2026.

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  1. Farmers: the March 1 rule that replaces estimated tax

    If most of your income comes from farming, you can skip quarterly estimates entirely. The trade-off is an early deadline.

    Farm & ranch2 min

  2. Got a letter from the IRS? Read this before you call anyone

    Most IRS letters are routine and fixable. A few are scams. Here’s how to tell the difference in two minutes.

    Tax planning2 min

  3. Why we never ask for your Social Security number by email

    Email is the easiest way to lose a client’s identity. Here’s how we handle your documents instead, and what we’ll never ask for.

    Firm news2 min

  4. Selling a combine or a cow herd: how Form 4797 treats it

    The same sale can be ordinary income or a capital gain depending on what you sold and how long you kept it.

    Farm & ranch2 min

  5. Your first payroll: what a new Kansas employer files

    Hiring your first employee means registering with four agencies before the first paycheck. Here’s the checklist.

    Small business2 min

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