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Gifting Rules May Be Seeing Some Big Changes Soon

Farmers should be paying attention to potential changes to gifting rules, writes Paul Neiffer in a recent article for AgWeb. Neiffer details both current gifting rules and three potential changes to them. Farmers should be sure to understand both current and future gifting rules and work with their tax advisors to determine the best …

DBC to Sponsor MiFarmLink Project Event

De Boer Baumann & Company is excited to support Cultivating Connections, an event put on by the MiFarmLink Project. The November 10th event will feature Jolene Brown, a professional speaker, author, and farmer, and conclude with a networking happy hour sponsored by DBC.

Attendees can look forward to:

A welcome breakfast of cider and donuts“The Positives …

Keeping a Family Business Running Smoothly Generation after Generation

This article discusses three dysfunctions that are commonly seen throughout family businesses. Chris Yonker, the author of the article, says that following the steps of over-achievers can be a bad way to help ensure the family business continues to run properly. Often children are faced with the challenge of following the footsteps of their …

Business Travel Deductions for 2021

This article discusses how under previous law, deductions for business meals were limited to 50% of the cost, but through the pandemic, that deduction was doubled to 100% for the time being if the meal was provided by a restaurant. Further, many self-employed taxpayers are trying to re-energize their business through travel, and if …

Smart Factory Trends to Watch

This article acknowledges and discusses how the unprecedented times we are currently living in make it difficult to predict what lies ahead for specific industries such as manufacturing and life science. However, some key points to be aware of include COVID-19 realities becoming mainstream, mass customization, flexibility, and an increased focus on data to …

Supply Chain Crisis Continues to Effect World Economy

This article discusses how many signs pointed towards a full supply chain recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. The outlook was so positive that deflation was seen as a problem of the past. However, a full-blown crisis of energy shortages, labor, and transport problems are beginning to be experienced throughout the world. Further, Mohamed El-Erian, …

Emerging Trends in the Ag Industry

This article discusses how a major shift is occurring within the agricultural industry, and it is expected to change the way the industry operates on a day-to-day basis. The trends of technological advancements and ways to combat climate change are at the front of this new wave. For example, aerial imaging technology, digitalize communication, …

Receipt Signatures, Does Your Small Business Need Them?

This article discusses an important topic that all small business owners should consider as it occurs every single day. In the past, credit card transactions required a signature in order to help authenticate the purchase. However, with the development of EMV technology, most credit card companies have dropped this requirement, and large companies such …

Productivity Tips for Your Small Business

This article discusses both the importance of a good leader in any small business as well as the requirement that the business is productive. To help you decide what is important to understand, members of the Young Entrepreneur Council weigh in on what they believe are tips that all small businesses should be considering. …

Global Supply Chain Problems are Worsening

This article discusses how the Delta variant of the coronavirus is impacting not only manufacturers and factories around the world but also shipping companies and ports. Because of a lack of important materials, manufacturers are running behind schedule and often are not able to get their product to the final destination. Governments are also …