Across Tennessee, farmland varies from row crop operations to pasture and mixed-use properties – but one thing remains consistent: your land may hold more financial potential than most realize.
With the right approach, your property may support tax advantages, generate additional income, and improve long-term value without changing how you operate.
Legacy Soil & Land Advisors works with landowners across Tennessee to evaluate and structure opportunities tied to soil fertility, conservation programs, and land development – all aligned with your goals.
Many Tennessee landowners are unaware that soil fertility value may be evaluated and documented under Section 180 of the IRS tax code.
Over time, essential micronutrients build up in the soil, contributing to productivity across crop and pasture land. 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 Tennessee, this may uncover significant per-acre deduction potential.
Tennessee’s diverse land use makes it well-suited for carbon credit programs.
By capturing and storing carbon through recognized practices, landowners may be able to generate verified credits that create an additional income stream.
We help evaluate your land, identify opportunities, and guide you through the process so it remains practical, manageable, 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.
Conservation programs such as the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) are widely utilized across Tennessee.
These programs provide payments for protecting and managing environmentally sensitive land while improving soil stability, water quality, and wildlife habitat.
We help landowners understand eligibility, navigate enrollment, and plan long-term participation in a way that fits their property and operational goals.
Tennessee landowners are uniquely positioned to benefit from recreational land development, particularly for hunting, outdoor access, and land-based experiences.
With the right planning, portions of your property can be developed to generate additional income while increasing overall land value.
We help identify opportunities, structure a plan, and ensure development aligns with both your land and long-term objectives.
Every property in Tennessee is different, and the best results often come from combining multiple strategies.
By aligning tax positioning, conservation programs, and income-generating opportunities, we help landowners take a more complete approach to maximizing the value of their land.
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 may be worth exploring.
Yes. Section 180 is a federal tax provision, meaning qualifying farmland in Tennessee may be eligible when properly evaluated and documented.
Yes. Many areas in Tennessee are suitable for carbon credit programs depending on land use and management practices.
Yes. Conservation programs are widely used across Tennessee, with many properties qualifying based on soil type, terrain, and land use.
In most cases, no. These opportunities can often be structured to work alongside your existing operation.
It varies based on acreage, soil composition, and land use. Each property is evaluated individually.
A simple land evaluation can determine whether your property may qualify for one or more of these opportunities.
