IARN – The capital gains provisions in the Reconciliation Bill have become a hot topic, in part because they paint with a broad brush. While critics argue that the changes are a tax break for billionaires, the reality is more nuanced, especially for the agricultural sector. The provisions actually ease a significant burden for family farms, particularly when land is transferred from one generation to the next. With farmland values skyrocketing in recent decades, the relief comes as welcome news for young farmers facing a daunting financial future.
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