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Tax Reform Prompts Businesses to Rethink Employee Leave Policies

Tax Reform Prompts Businesses to Rethink Employee Leave Policies

By Pinion Editorial | January 15, 2019
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While there tends to be focus on the larger line items resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, there are some lesser-known tax breaks within this tax reform that have created incentives for business owners to reconsider the benefits they extend to employees when they take paid …

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Improving Lending Chances & Truths about Alternative Lending

Improving Lending Chances & Truths about Alternative Lending

By Pinion Editorial | December 31, 2018
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By now, people around the globe know it’s been a particularly tough year for U.S. agriculture. Don’t think for a second that your banker isn’t among them. Lenders have been vigilant in monitoring the eroding profit margins for many agribusinesses, and if you’re not trying to improve your borrowing position …

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New Guidance for Leasing Standard Implementation

New Guidance for Leasing Standard Implementation

By Pinion Editorial | December 20, 2018
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FASB’s Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-11 offers relief cost savings for entities adopting the new leasing standard ASC 842. The update offers companies practical expedients in applying the new lease standard. A few key highlights of the update include: Transition Relief – a new (and optional) transition method allows entities …

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What You Need to Know About Second MFP Payment

What You Need to Know About Second MFP Payment

By Pinion Editorial | December 18, 2018
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Following the authorization of the second MFP payments, here are a few key points that growers should keep top of mind for operational and financial planning: As line of credit renewals are generally discussed with lenders now or within the next few months, producers should provide MFP documentation to the …

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How to Combat Ag’s Downward Trends

How to Combat Ag’s Downward Trends

By Pinion Editorial | December 13, 2018
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Weak commodity prices and an international trade war have inflicted pain on American agriculture – at a time when U.S. farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses can least afford it. It may be hard to combat global economic trends, but you can shore up your operation’s finances. Follow these guidelines to help …

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