It’s that time of year when we reflect on what happened over the past year. Depending on where you are geographically, 2018 may be a year that you can’t wait to put in the rear-view mirror (at least I know many of your patrons feel this way). Some areas saw a wet, sometimes snowy spring...

This year started out with a whimper compared to last year’s angst over the roll out of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), particularly as 199 appeared to be axed and replaced by 199A. That was probably one of the most trying times as we attempted to digest and disseminate information as it was...

Which “Grinch” visited our coop clients this year? The one whose heart grows 3 times? Or the one who stole all the presents? Well, the answer is it will vary! The effects of the new tax law changes are still being contemplated (and debated) and you are likely getting inundated with information from many sources....

Over the last two years almost all you have had a study done to determine how much research and development (R&D) tax credits your cooperative could claim. Working with the Alliant Group, we have been able to amend returns to claim the credits, use the credits on the current tax returns, or carry the credits...

In November of 2017 CHS reported a net income of $127.9 million for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017, compared to net income of 424.2 million reported in fiscal year 2016. Furthermore, CHS experienced a loss before income taxes of $54.8 million compared to before tax income reported of $419.9 million in fiscal year...

This year seems to be starting with a lot of excitement, anxiety, confusion and uncertainty over the new tax law changes. How that will impact this year’s decisions, or perhaps 2019 decisions, is unknown at this point. We believe once we have a full grasp of the impact of the new tax rules, you will...