The WSCPA office will be closed on Wednesday, July 22 for a staff retreat.
Farm Tax Conference 2026 IN PERSON
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
General Session
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.
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.
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.
Breakout Session
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.
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.
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.
