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It’s tax season, which means this can also be a heightened season for scammers and identity thieves looking to separate you from your money, or your personal information.  Experts say now is the time to prepare for those scammers.   “Agenc...

An estimated 640,000 Oregonians will be allowed to use free software to file their income taxes this year.  Oregon is joining the IRS in making the Direct File software available.  Robin Maxey, with the Oregon Department of Revenue, said it's not for everyone.   "The best ...

Starting in 2025, Oregon taxpayers will be able to electronically file their state and federal returns for free.  Both the IRS and Oregon Department of Revenue tested their own “Direct File” programs this past year, but they weren’t connected, but that changes in January.  The state’s Robin Maxey s...

According to the latest numbers from the Federal Trade Commission, an estimated four out of five Americans will lose money this year to phone and Internet scammers.  And typically, older adults are a favorite target.  So why are scammers targeting older folks? Kansas State Unive...

Over the weekend, Representative Dan Newhouse, Chair of the Western Caucus, delivered the Republican address. The Central Washington farmer used the time to focus on how the GOP believes the policies of President Biden and his party hurt rural America ...

The Internal Revenue Service released its final rule on how farm income from cooperatives will be handled for tax purposes. The Hagstrom Report says the regulation has been a source of dispute since Congress passed the 2017 Tax and Jobs Act ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation recently sent a letter to Congress asking them to ensure farmers won’t pay taxes on forgiven Paycheck Protection Program loans. AFBF Senior Congressional Relations Director Pat Wolff said an IRS regulation means small businesses and farms would face a tax burden for using PPP funds. ...

Tax season brings an especially important reminder to the farm: preparing for the future through estate planning.  Sean Voskuhl said as farmers prepare taxes, it’s a good time to start a conversation about the future.   “Tax season is a good time, because you’re already compiling assets, making important business decisions, and preparing for the year on the farm. 57% of U.S. adults don’t h... Read

The Washington State Dairy Federation is reminding farmers and other ag business owners that they must now use a new I-9 form from the IRS when hiring new employees.   The new form has minor changes to language and has shifted some of the required information around.  ...

Last week, the Senate moved to reverse the Supreme Court and make it easier for farmers to save their farms through bankruptcy without the IRS interfering.  The Senate measure, which still needs House approval, clarifies Congress’ intent in 2005 law to let farmers reorganize their finances without the IRS being first in line to get paid.  Bill aut...