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Rooted in Kansas.
Working nationwide.
Agricultural tax specialists

Find the tax opportunities in your operation.

R&D tax credit and residual fertility studies for farmers, landowners, and agricultural businesses.

A clear first conversation. No obligation to proceed.

The expertiseCPAs & agronomists

The foundationYour records & evidence

The relationshipAlongside your tax preparer

Where we can help

Two services.
A closer look at your opportunity.

Start with the situation that fits your business. We’ll help determine whether the facts support a study.

Young corn growing in field rows01 / AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

Developing a product or improving a process?

R&D tax credit studies

We evaluate agricultural development activities, experimentation, and related expenses to determine what may support a credit.

We look at

The work performed · Technical uncertainty · Supporting records

Learn about R&D studies
Agricultural fields viewed from above02 / FARMLAND ACQUISITIONS

Recently acquired farmland?

Residual fertility studies

We review acquisition facts and fertilizer history to evaluate potential tax treatment of unexhausted fertilizer acquired with the ground.

We look at

Purchase records · Field history · Soil information

Learn about fertility studies

Eligibility, amounts, and timing depend on your circumstances and the evidence available.

Why Modern Ag

We understand the work.
And the records behind it.

Agronomic knowledge and tax expertise, working together on the same study.

Our CPAs and agronomists connect what happened in your operation with the requirements and documentation behind the analysis.

01

A defined scope

Responsibilities, engagement terms, and payment arrangements agreed before work begins.

02

Analysis you can trace

Quantities and amounts tied to production records, expense support, and documented methods.

03

Support for your tax preparer

A reviewed study, supporting schedules, and filing support for the advisor you already work with.

What to expect

Start with a conversation.
Know where you stand.

We explain whether a study appears worthwhile before you commit to the work.

  1. 01

    Initial review

    We get to know your operation, potential projects, and available records, then explain whether a study appears worthwhile.

  2. 02

    Information collection

    We gather project details, production records, and expense support from the systems and files you already use.

  3. 03

    Technical & financial analysis

    Our CPAs and agronomists evaluate the evidence, requirements, and calculations, with a source behind every number.

  4. 04

    Review & reporting

    After technical review, we deliver the study, supporting schedules, and filing support to your tax preparer.

For agricultural advisors

Bring specialist support
to the clients who trust you.

We work with CPA firms, agricultural retailers, sampling partners, and lenders to help clients evaluate potential opportunities.

Explore a partnership
Before you begin

Good questions.
Clear answers.

A trial or land purchase starts the conversation. The evidence determines the next step.

Do most operations qualify?

It depends on the work performed, available records, and the facts of any land acquisition. The initial review helps determine whether the evidence supports moving forward with a study.

Does trying a new seed or practice qualify for R&D?

Not automatically. The purpose of the work, technical uncertainty, experimentation, related expenses, and supporting evidence all matter.

I bought farmland. Is a deduction automatic?

No. Acquisition facts, fertilizer history, and available records determine whether a supportable deduction or cost-recovery treatment may be available.

Do you replace my CPA?

No. Modern Ag Solutions prepares the analysis and documentation and provides filing support. Your existing tax preparer stays in that role.

Take the first step

Let’s look at
your operation.

Share a few details about your work or land acquisition. We’ll help you understand whether a study is worth pursuing.

For the initial review

A brief description is enough to start. You don’t need to gather detailed tax documents first.

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