Across Arkansas, farmland holds more than just production value. With the right approach, your land may support tax advantages, generate additional income, and improve long-term property value.
Legacy Soil & Land Advisors works with landowners throughout Arkansas to evaluate and structure opportunities tied to soil fertility, conservation programs, and land development – all designed to align with your operation.
Many Arkansas landowners are unaware that soil fertility value may be evaluated and documented under Section 180 of the IRS tax code.
Over time, micronutrients naturally accumulate in farmland, contributing to productivity and overall land quality. When properly analyzed and documented, this value may support a structured tax position.
We provide a complete process that includes soil sampling, agronomic analysis, and IRS-aligned documentation, designed to integrate directly with your CPA’s work.
For qualifying properties in Arkansas, this may uncover significant per-acre deduction potential.
In addition to tax positioning, your land may also generate income through carbon credit programs.
By capturing and storing carbon in the soil through recognized practices, Arkansas landowners can create verified credits that are sold within established markets.
We help evaluate your land, identify potential opportunities, and guide you through the process so it remains practical and aligned with your existing operation.
We provide a structured, end-to-end approach designed to be clear, compliant, and fully managed.
It begins with a review of your land to determine whether it may qualify under Section 180 guidelines.
From there, soil samples are collected using recognized scientific methods and analyzed by experienced agronomic professionals. Nutrient levels are measured and evaluated to determine whether they may support a structured valuation.
Finally, all findings are compiled into a clear, organized report designed to align with IRS expectations and integrate directly with your CPA’s process.
Arkansas landowners may also benefit from federal conservation programs such as the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
These programs provide payments for protecting and managing environmentally sensitive land, while improving soil quality, water retention, and wildlife habitats.
We help navigate eligibility, enrollment, and long-term planning to ensure these programs are used effectively and align with your goals.
Beyond traditional uses, land in Arkansas may also be developed for recreational purposes, creating additional income and increasing property value.
From hunting leases and fishing access to trails and outdoor use, we help landowners identify opportunities to expand how their land is used without disrupting existing operations.
With the right plan, your property can generate income while improving long-term usability and appeal.
Every property is different. The strongest outcomes often come from combining multiple strategies, including tax positioning, income generation, and land improvement.
Our role is to help Arkansas landowners understand what opportunities may exist and guide them through a clear, structured process to take advantage of them.
The first step is understanding what your land may qualify for.
We begin with a simple review of your property details and help you determine which opportunities – if any – may be worth exploring.
Yes. Section 180 is a federal tax provision, meaning qualifying farmland in Arkansas may be eligible when proper analysis and documentation are completed.
Yes. Many areas in Arkansas support carbon credit programs depending on land use and management practices.
Yes. Arkansas has strong participation in conservation programs, with many properties qualifying based on soil type and land use.
In most cases, no. Many of these opportunities can be structured to work alongside your existing operation.nd land value. Each property is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
It depends on acreage, soil composition, and land use. Each property is evaluated individually to determine potential.
A simple land evaluation can determine whether your property may qualify for one or more of these opportunities.
In most cases, no. Many of these opportunities can be structured to work alongside your existing operation.
It depends on acreage, soil composition, and land use. Each property is evaluated individually to determine potential.
A simple land evaluation can determine whether your property may qualify for one or more of these opportunities.
