Items by Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist
Taxation of Timber Sales After a Casualty Event: A High-Level (Canopy) Discussion
By Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist
Published on Jun. 30, 2025
Kentucky has faced several natural disasters already in 2025, and for many timberland owners, it is a question of where to start regarding salvaging and selling timber. Trying to understand the tax implications of timber damaged or lost due to storms can feel as overwhelming as the tangled mess left behind by a tornado.
Into the Woods: The Tax Uncertainty of Carbon Contracts
By Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist and Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Apr. 30, 2025
As woodland landowners look for income diversification opportunities, they may explore the potential of carbon sequestration as a revenue stream, particularly the potential income from woodland carbon programs. The federal income tax implications of this type of income are still not fully addressed in current tax law.
2024 Tax Deadlines for Kentucky Extended
By Jerry Pierce | KFBM Program Coordinator and Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist
Published on Mar. 31, 2025
The deadline for filing many current Federal tax returns has been extended to November 3, 2025, for individuals and businesses in Kentucky. This comes as a result of a Federally declared disaster for the entire state.
Oh BOI! Big Changes to Reporting Requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act
By Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist
Published on Mar. 31, 2025
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was passed into law in January 2021 but didn't take effect until January 2024.
Cow-Calf Profitability Estimates for 2023 and 2024 (Spring Calving Herd)
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor,
Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist,
and Kenny Burdine | Extension Professor
Published on Feb. 28, 2024
The purpose of this article is to examine cow-calf profitability for a spring calving herd that sold weaned calves in the fall of 2023 and provide an estimate of profitability for the upcoming year, 2024. Table 1 summarizes estimated costs for a well-managed spring-calving cowherd for 2023. Every operation is different, so producers should eva
The Corporate Transparency Act and its Potential Impact on Kentucky Businesses
By Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist
Published on Nov. 29, 2023
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will go into effect, which has a potential impact on many of Kentucky's small businesses. This new law requires nearly all business entities to report their beneficial owners to the federal government.
Cow-Calf Profitability Estimates for 2022 and 2023 (Spring Calving Herd)
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor,
Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist,
and Kenny Burdine | Extension Professor
Published on Feb. 28, 2023
The purpose of this article is to examine cow-calf profitability for a spring calving herd that sold weaned calves in the fall of 2022 and provide an estimate of profitability for the upcoming year, 2023. Table 1 summarizes estimated costs for a well-managed spring-calving cowherd for 2022. Every operation is different, so producers should eva
Cow-Calf Profitability Estimates for 2021 and 2022 (Spring Calving Herd)
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor,
Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist,
and Kenny Burdine | Extension Professor
Published on Feb. 28, 2022
The purpose of this article is to examine cow-calf profitability for a spring calving herd that sold weaned calves in the fall of 2021 and provide an estimate of profitability for the upcoming year. Table 1 summarizes estimated costs for a well-managed spring-calving cowherd for 2021. Every operation is different, so producers should evaluate
Hemp Contract Considerations
By Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist and Tyler Mark | Professor
Published on Mar. 30, 2021
Engaging in production agriculture is a risky profession, even for mature markets, such as corn and poultry, much less one that lacks the market transparency of hemp.
Cow-Calf Profitability Estimates for 2020 and 2021 (Spring Calving Herd)
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor,
Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist,
and Kenny Burdine | Extension Professor
Published on Feb. 25, 2021
The purpose of this article is to examine cow-calf profitability for a spring calving herd that sold weaned calves in the fall of 2020 and provide an estimate of profitability for the upcoming year. Table 1 summarizes estimated costs for a well-managed spring-calving cowherd for 2020. Every operation is different, so producers should evaluate
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