Maximize Your Land's Value
BirdDog handles soil sampling, analysis, and reporting, ensuring you have the documentation needed to maximize your tax benefits.
Turn Your Land’s Soil into a Financial Asset
Your land is more than just property—it’s an investment. The Residual Fertility Deduction allows you to claim the value of excess nutrients in your soil as a tax benefit. BirdDog simplifies the process by handling soil sampling, analysis, and reporting, so you can maximize your deduction with ease.
Maximized Tax Benefits
Identify and claim the full value of excess nutrients in your soil for a significant tax deduction.
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Section 180 Expertise
Work with experienced tax professionals who help integrate the deduction into your financial strategy.
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Seamless Process
BirdDog handles everything from soil testing to reporting, making it easy to apply the deduction.
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Expert Soil Analysis
Professional soil sampling and data-backed reports ensure accurate valuations and compliance.
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Frequently asked questions
Understanding tax incentives can be complex, but we’re here to make it simple. Whether you're wondering about eligibility, the process, or the benefits, we’ve answered the most common questions.
Tax incentives are government-backed benefits that help reduce taxable income for eligible individuals or businesses. In the case of residual fertility deductions, landowners can claim the value of excess nutrients present in their soil at the time of purchase as a tax deduction, lowering their overall tax liability.
BirdDog specializes in Residual Fertility Deductions under Section 180 of the U.S. tax code. This allows landowners to deduct the value of surplus nutrients in their soil—such as fertilizer components, lime, and other crop-producing substances—when the land is actively used for agriculture.
Savings vary based on nutrient levels in the soil and acreage, but Residual Fertility Deductions typically range from $300 to $1,600 per acre. The total deduction amount depends on the soil's excess nutrient value, which is determined through professional testing and valuation.
The timeline depends on soil sample availability and processing times. If a comprehensive soil test is needed, BirdDog facilitates collection and analysis. Once complete, a Residual Fertility Assessment Report is prepared, which your tax professional can use to apply the deduction. The process typically takes a few weeks from soil sampling to final reporting.
