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Farmers tax write-offs

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What Can Farmers Write Off?

Short answer: The biggest write-offs for farmers are equipment, seed, feed, fertilizer, fuel, and land improvements on Schedule F.

Report income and expenses on Schedule C. Profit is hit with 15.3% self-employment tax plus income tax, so set aside 25-30% and pay quarterly estimates.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s and platform tax summaries, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose.