Farm Tax Conference 2026 IN PERSON
8.0 Credits
Member Price $439.00
Non-Member Price $549.00
Overview
The agricultural tax landscape continues to evolve, creating new challenges and opportunities for tax professionals serving farm and ranch clients. Join nationally recognized farm tax expert Paul Neiffer, CPA, along with additional industry specialists, for a comprehensive look at the latest developments affecting agriculture.
Attend your way (pick one):
- In Person - Register on this page (Full experience in Benton City) - OR
- Online - Farm Tax Conference WEBCAST
This conference will explore recent tax law changes, emerging planning opportunities, IRS guidance, court cases, entity structure considerations, and other critical issues impacting agricultural operations. Attendees will gain practical insights and strategies to help navigate complex tax matters, identify planning opportunities, and better advise clients in the farming and ranching industries.
Whether you work directly with agricultural producers or advise agribusiness clients, this conference provides timely updates and actionable guidance from experts who understand the unique challenges of the agricultural sector.
Highlights
Practical insights and strategies to help navigate complex tax matters, identify planning opportunities, and better advise clients in the farming and ranching industries.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs and tax professionals with farm or ranch clients.
Objectives
Explore recent tax law changes, emerging planning opportunities, IRS guidance, court cases, entity structure considerations, and other critical issues impacting agricultural operations.
Preparation
None.
Notice
In-Person Perks
Experience the Farm Tax Conference the way it was meant to be: in-person at the beautiful backdrop of Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard.
- Delicious breakfast and luncheon buffet
- Curated snacks during breaks
- Engagement opportunities with peers
- Connect with speakers face-to-face after their sessions
- Discounted room rates available for conference attendees (see below).
Plus, with on-site parking included and exciting prize giveaways throughout the day, you can simply arrive, engage, and enjoy.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
General Session
- Registrations, Sign-in, and Breakfast
General Session
- Welcome and Announcements
General Session
- Farm Tax Update: Major Tax Law Changes and OBBBA
Paul Neiffer, Farm CPA, Speaker, Blogger, PodcasterPaul Neiffer
Paul Neiffer, CPA, a tax principal, is an Agribusiness and business advisor specializing in income taxation and accounting services related to farmers and processors. He’s a member and past chair of the Farm Financial Standards Council and authors a monthly column for Top Producer magazine called “The Farm CPA.” Paul has written numerous articles for various agribusiness publications and is the primary author of FarmCPAReport.com. Paul presents on various tax and accounting subjects, including many related to farm taxation and management. He was instrumental in the Congressional discussions that resulted in the “grain glitch fix” in early 2018, after the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Stay current on the latest federal tax developments impacting agricultural producers and their advisors. This session will provide an overview of major income tax law changes, key provisions of OBBBA, and planning opportunities related to recent Farm Service Agency payment updates. Attendees will also gain insight into areas where guidance is still pending and how these changes may affect farm and ranch clients moving forward.
General Session
- Break
General Session
- Recent Tax Developments Affecting Agriculture
Paul Neiffer, Farm CPA, Speaker, Blogger, PodcasterPaul Neiffer
Paul Neiffer, CPA, a tax principal, is an Agribusiness and business advisor specializing in income taxation and accounting services related to farmers and processors. He’s a member and past chair of the Farm Financial Standards Council and authors a monthly column for Top Producer magazine called “The Farm CPA.” Paul has written numerous articles for various agribusiness publications and is the primary author of FarmCPAReport.com. Paul presents on various tax and accounting subjects, including many related to farm taxation and management. He was instrumental in the Congressional discussions that resulted in the “grain glitch fix” in early 2018, after the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Recent court decisions, IRS guidance, and administrative developments continue to shape the agricultural tax landscape. This session will examine significant tax developments affecting farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses, highlighting emerging issues and practical implications for tax professionals. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of current trends and considerations for advising agricultural clients.
General Session
- Break
General Session
- What's Driving Farm Closures? Emerging Issues Impacting WA Agriculture
Pam Lewison, Washington Policy CenterPam Lewison
Pam Lewison is the Research Director for WPC’s Center for Agriculture. She is also a fourth-generation farmer raising hay, teff, and other rotational crops and finishes a few beef cattle annually for direct-to-consumer sale. Additionally, she serves as the current Washington CattleWomen’s Association president. Her writing and expertise have been featured in ag publications like Capital Press and large news publications like The Seattle Times and The LA Times. She also contributes to the Pacific Research Institute on agricultural issues. Her research been utilized in numerous hearings in Olympia and she has had the good fortune to work with several lobbyists and legislators on both sides of the aisle. She holds a master’s degree in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications from Texas A&M University—College Station and a bachelor’s degree in English—Creative Writing from Washington State University—Pullman. Her belief in what WPC stands for in the ag space is simple: food does not have a political party; everyone eats.
General Session
- Lunch Break
General Session
- Entity Structures, Self-Employment Tax, and Accounting Methods
Paul Neiffer, Farm CPA, Speaker, Blogger, PodcasterPaul Neiffer
Paul Neiffer, CPA, a tax principal, is an Agribusiness and business advisor specializing in income taxation and accounting services related to farmers and processors. He’s a member and past chair of the Farm Financial Standards Council and authors a monthly column for Top Producer magazine called “The Farm CPA.” Paul has written numerous articles for various agribusiness publications and is the primary author of FarmCPAReport.com. Paul presents on various tax and accounting subjects, including many related to farm taxation and management. He was instrumental in the Congressional discussions that resulted in the “grain glitch fix” in early 2018, after the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Entity selection, self-employment tax exposure, and accounting method compliance remain critical planning areas for agricultural operations. This session will explore recent developments affecting entity structures, including implications from the Fifth Circuit self-employment tax case, as well as requirements for accounting method changes and reporting. Practical examples will illustrate planning opportunities and risk areas commonly encountered by small and mid-sized farm businesses.
General Session
- Break
Breakout Session
- Concurrent Session A01 | Tariffs, Trade, and Today's Agricultural Markets
Tom GouldTom Gould
Tom Gould, CEO and Chief Consultant at Tom Gould Customs Consulting and Chief Strategy & Compliance Officer at Gaia Dynamics, is a customs and trade compliance expert with more than 30 years of experience advising organizations on tariffs, global trade, and supply chain strategy.
Tom was appointed to the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) to advise U.S. Treasury and DHS on customs operations. A licensed customs broker and Certified Customs Specialist, he is widely recognized for helping organizations navigate complexity and identify opportunities within an evolving global trade environment.
Trade policy continues to shift as new tariffs are introduced, creating uncertainty for agricultural producers and the businesses that support them. From changing export markets and input costs to supply chain disruptions and pricing pressures, these developments have meaningful implications for farm operations and the advisors who serve them.
Join global trade expert Tom Gould, CEO and Chief Consultant at Tom Gould Customs Consulting and Chief Strategy & Compliance Officer at Gaia Dynamics, for a timely discussion of the latest tariff developments and their impact on the ag industry. Attendees will gain perspective on how changing trade policies affect farm operations, business planning, and strategic decision-making, along with practical insights to help better advise clients in an evolving trade environment.
- Concurrent Session A02 | Farm Tax Planning Strategies and Refresher Topics
Paul Neiffer, Farm CPA, Speaker, Blogger, PodcasterPaul Neiffer
Paul Neiffer, CPA, a tax principal, is an Agribusiness and business advisor specializing in income taxation and accounting services related to farmers and processors. He’s a member and past chair of the Farm Financial Standards Council and authors a monthly column for Top Producer magazine called “The Farm CPA.” Paul has written numerous articles for various agribusiness publications and is the primary author of FarmCPAReport.com. Paul presents on various tax and accounting subjects, including many related to farm taxation and management. He was instrumental in the Congressional discussions that resulted in the “grain glitch fix” in early 2018, after the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Review a variety of tax planning strategies and technical topics that continue to create opportunities and challenges for agricultural taxpayers. This session will cover installment sales, S corporation liquidations, Farm Income Averaging, income deferral strategies, research and development tax credits, and other emerging developments affecting farm operations. Real-world examples will help attendees identify planning opportunities and apply these concepts in practice.
General Session
- Break
General Session
- Business Email Compromise in Agribusiness: Stopping the $55 Billion Scam
Alec Taylor, ATTM TechnologiesAlec Taylor
Alec Taylor has 32 years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity and leadership. Alec spent 7 years at T-Mobile, managing systems engineering & information security, and 16 years as co-owner of IVOXY Consulting, focusing on building scalable, secure & high-performance platforms & systems for banks, hospitals, and state organizations. Alec now focuses his efforts in assisting businesses minimize digital risk, ensuring compliance with government information security laws, and improving their experience with technology.
Farms and agribusinesses are increasingly being targeted by business email compromise (BEC) schemes that can result in significant financial losses and operational disruption. This session will examine common fraud tactics affecting agricultural businesses, including spoofed vendor communications, fraudulent invoices, payment diversion requests, and emerging threats involving artificial intelligence. Through agriculture-focused case studies and real-world examples, attendees will gain insight into the financial and insurance implications of these attacks. Practical controls and prevention strategies will be discussed to help agricultural organizations identify risks, strengthen processes, and reduce exposure to fraud.
General Session
- Adjourn
General Session
- Social Reception
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Alec Taylor, ATTM Technologies
Alec Taylor has 32 years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity and leadership. Alec spent 7 years at T-Mobile, managing systems engineering & information security, and 16 years as co-owner of IVOXY Consulting, focusing on building scalable, secure & high-performance platforms & systems for banks, hospitals, and state organizations. Alec now focuses his efforts in assisting businesses minimize digital risk, ensuring compliance with government information security laws, and improving their experience with technology.
Pam Lewison, Washington Policy Center
Pam Lewison is the Research Director for WPC’s Center for Agriculture. She is also a fourth-generation farmer raising hay, teff, and other rotational crops and finishes a few beef cattle annually for direct-to-consumer sale. Additionally, she serves as the current Washington CattleWomen’s Association president. Her writing and expertise have been featured in ag publications like Capital Press and large news publications like The Seattle Times and The LA Times. She also contributes to the Pacific Research Institute on agricultural issues. Her research been utilized in numerous hearings in Olympia and she has had the good fortune to work with several lobbyists and legislators on both sides of the aisle. She holds a master’s degree in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications from Texas A&M University—College Station and a bachelor’s degree in English—Creative Writing from Washington State University—Pullman. Her belief in what WPC stands for in the ag space is simple: food does not have a political party; everyone eats.
Paul Neiffer, Farm CPA, Speaker, Blogger, Podcaster
Paul Neiffer, CPA, a tax principal, is an Agribusiness and business advisor specializing in income taxation and accounting services related to farmers and processors. He’s a member and past chair of the Farm Financial Standards Council and authors a monthly column for Top Producer magazine called “The Farm CPA.” Paul has written numerous articles for various agribusiness publications and is the primary author of FarmCPAReport.com. Paul presents on various tax and accounting subjects, including many related to farm taxation and management. He was instrumental in the Congressional discussions that resulted in the “grain glitch fix” in early 2018, after the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Tom Gould
Tom Gould, CEO and Chief Consultant at Tom Gould Customs Consulting and Chief Strategy & Compliance Officer at Gaia Dynamics, is a customs and trade compliance expert with more than 30 years of experience advising organizations on tariffs, global trade, and supply chain strategy.
Tom was appointed to the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) to advise U.S. Treasury and DHS on customs operations. A licensed customs broker and Certified Customs Specialist, he is widely recognized for helping organizations navigate complexity and identify opportunities within an evolving global trade environment.
Non-Member Price $549.00
Member Price $439.00