President Joe Biden’s policies and tax plans, which still need to pass Congress and be subject to extensive amendments, can have a significant impact on those purchasing or selling land, as well as those exploiting land for commercial or recreational activities. Those affected include, contractors, property managers, tenants, employees, lenders, buyers and investors.
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When spring comes and the ground thaws, homesteaders need to get to work! It can be difficult to know exactly what you need to do first, especially as tax season is coming right around the corner, but there are five things homesteaders should do each spring. Prepare for new births, remove winter grime and clutter, fix anything that needs repairs, prepare your garden for planting, and get ready for tax season.
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If you are interested in growing trees for profit, you may be more familiar with the idea of selling heirloom fruit or nuts from trees. But did you know that many people will pay good money for already-grown shade trees?
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The COVID-19 pandemic created some unique times for many of us. As the United States locked down many businesses, boat ramps, and even beaches, outdoorsmen everywhere had to find a way to enjoy their favorite hobbies. Thankfully, freshwater fishing is something that will always be available. All you need to fish is a canal or a pond and all of your favorite fishing tackle.
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Many homeschooling parents wonder how much they should mimic the scheduled, routine-oriented structure of public schooling in their homeschooling. Many people hold up the structure of public school as one of its assets, and wonder how they can teach their children to follow similar routines and practice time-management. But is this really necessary?
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There are a few things self-employed individuals should know about taxation, especially as there are some unique exemptions for homesteaders. Whether you make enough to break even on your homestead or you only get a little side income, it is important for you to know the ins and outs of taxation, especially as self-employed individuals
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If you intend to feed yourself and your family, there are a few staple crops you absolutely need in rotation. These crops either have high yields, high nutrient values, or are easy to rear. Whether you are a new gardener or an old hand in the yard, it is important to plan out your garden
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Hobby farms, small farms maintained as recreational land or farmland for supplemental income, have become increasingly popular in the last decade with urban dwellers and retirees. In the US, where older farms are often absorbed by larger farms, owning a small farm is often no longer profitable as a primary source of income. As a result, many are being purchased as hobby farms by those looking for a place to grow crops that can be sold at local farmer’s markets or used for personal consumption.
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Owning chickens can be an easy way to provide your family or homestead with a steady supply of protein, but getting the room and resources to raise hens can involve quite a financial investment. Fortunately, not only are there many ways to save when rearing chickens, there are also ways for you to make money off of them if you have enough. One of the easiest ways to do this is to make yourself into a small business and claim tax breaks, but this often requires various licenses and fees, depending on your state. What are some legal documents you will need to raise and make money off your chickens?
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The Land Broker Co-op knows how important your business is to you. Representing your client’s property and needs is your bread and butter. We at the Co-op understand this and want to give you every opportunity to accurately produce a useful CMA for your clients. There are not many places you can go for ranch, land, and farm sold data and have it protected.
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