{"id":385,"date":"2026-06-03T07:34:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shanynstewart.com\/deepyeild\/?page_id=385"},"modified":"2026-07-30T20:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T20:07:56","slug":"ranch-business-setup","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shanynstewart.com\/deepyeild\/what-we-do\/ranch-business-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"Ranch Business Setup"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Ranch & Land Acquisition Structuring <\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Convert your land from a personal investment into a tax-defensible operating business.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Ranch\t\t\t\t\t

Most ranch and rural landowners treat their property as an investment or a personal hobby. Under IRS rules, expenses on hobby or passive-investment property are either non-deductible or severely limited. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

DeepYield restructures the property as a legitimate operating business \u2014 turning otherwise non-deductible expenses into fully deductible ones, and unlocking the stack of advanced tax strategies that only apply to active businesses.  This is a prerequisite for our \u00a7180 soil fertility deduction, cost segregation studies, and agricultural R&D credits. Without a real operating business, the IRS treats the property as a hobby and the deductions disappear.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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What We Deliver<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Operating Entity (LLC)<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The entity that runs day-to-day operations. All business income and deductible expenses flow through here.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Land Holding Entity (LLC)<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A separate entity that holds title to the land, insulating it from operating liabilities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Triple Net Lease<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A lease between the land holding entity (landlord) and the operating entity (tenant), so all operating expenses flow properly through the operating entity for tax purposes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Operating Agreements<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Governance documents for both entities, drafted using our standard template. You may have your own attorney review if you prefer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Filing with the Secretary of State and FEIN Registration<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We file the formation documents and guide registration of Federal Employer Identification Numbers for each entity.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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IRC \u00a7183 Business Plan<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We draft a business plan establishing profit motive \u2014 essential for IRS classification and for supporting subsequent deductions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Bookkeeping Setup (optional)<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Monthly bookkeeping for your operating entity, available under a separate work order. Clean, consistent books document every deductible expense, reinforce your profit motive on the record, and keep the entity audit ready year round.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Timeline and Engagement<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Approximately 30 days from signed engagement to a fully operational business structure. You work with a fixed fee, disclosed upfront, so there are no surprises along the way.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What this unlocks<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Once your operating business is in place, you become eligible for:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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