AgWise Soil Nutrient Depreciation Calculator

Transform Your Soil Into Tax Savings

The first IRS-compliant platform that calculates the Fair Market Value of residual soil nutrients and generates professional depreciation schedules—automatically. Turn your soil fertility into legitimate tax deductions under IRC Sections 180, 167, and 611.

For: Agricultural Tax Professionals, Farmers, CPAs, and Land Consultants

IRS-Compliant

Follows IRC Sections 180, 167, and 611 methodology

Professional Reports

Audit-ready PDFs with supporting calculations

Bank-Level Security

Your data is encrypted and never shared

The Problem

When farmers purchase agricultural land, they're not just buying dirt—they're buying accumulated soil fertility that has real financial value. However, most farms never capture these tax benefits because:

  • Manual calculation of soil nutrient values is time-consuming and error-prone
  • Most CPAs lack agricultural expertise to properly value soil nutrients
  • No standardized tools exist to generate IRS-compliant depreciation schedules
  • Tracking fertilizer applications and their impact on valuations is complex
  • Linking soil test results to tax deductions requires specialized knowledge

Result: Farmers overpay taxes by tens of thousands of dollars because they can't properly depreciate their soil nutrient assets.

The Solution

From Soil Testing to Tax Reports in 4 Simple Steps

1

Map Your Land

Draw parcels directly on an interactive map or upload KML/Shapefile boundaries. Automatically calculates acreage and integrates USDA soil survey data.

2

Upload Soil Tests

Import soil test results via manual entry, CSV upload, or direct PDF parsing from major labs. Tracks 11 nutrients: N, P₂O₅, K₂O, Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B.

3

Calculate Fair Market Value

One-click valuation engine compares your soil test results against regional baselines and current fertilizer market pricing.

4

Generate Depreciation Schedules

Choose your IRC section (180, 167, or 611), set useful life, and generate year-by-year depreciation tables ready for Schedule F or Form 4562.

Key Features

Everything You Need for Soil Tax Optimization

Professional Tax Reports

  • IRS-compliant PDF reports with parcel details and valuation breakdown
  • Includes methodology documentation and supporting calculations
  • Shareable links for CPAs and consultants
  • Print-ready formatting for tax filing attachments

Intelligent Valuation Engine

  • Compares soil test results against regional nutrient baselines
  • Applies current fertilizer market pricing (NPK, lime, sulfur, micronutrients)
  • Calculates residual nutrient loads per acre
  • Generates total FMV with macronutrient and micronutrient breakdowns

Multi-Method Depreciation

  • IRC §180: 1-year soil conservation amortization
  • IRC §167: 5-10 year straight-line depreciation
  • IRC §611: Cost depletion method
  • Side-by-side comparison to optimize tax strategy

Fertilizer Application Tracking

  • Log fertilizer applications by parcel and date
  • Track NPK rates, product details, and application methods
  • Validate applications against soil test recommendations
  • Historical tracking for multi-year nutrient management

Interactive Mapping

  • Powered by Mapbox GL JS for precision parcel drawing
  • KML and Shapefile upload support
  • USDA SSURGO soil overlay integration
  • State and county auto-detection

Secure Cloud Platform

  • Bank-level encryption for all data
  • Secure file storage for soil tests and documents
  • Role-based access for farmers, consultants, and CPAs
  • Multi-device access (desktop, tablet)

How It Works

Land Purchase
Soil Testing
Data Import
Valuation
Depreciation Schedule
Tax Filing
1

Acquisition

Farmer purchases land with existing soil fertility

2

Testing

Soil test reveals nutrient levels above baseline

3

Import

Upload test results to AgWise platform

4

Calculation

System compares to regional baselines, applies pricing

5

Valuation

Generates Fair Market Value of nutrient assets

6

Depreciation

Creates year-by-year schedule per chosen IRC section

7

Reporting

PDF report ready for CPA and IRS filing

Competitive Advantages

Only IRS-compliant soil nutrient depreciation platform
Automated PDF parsing saves 90% data entry time
GIS-powered acreage calculations eliminate surveyor costs
Multi-IRC section support (180, 167, 611)
Fertilizer tracking links agronomy to tax planning
USDA SSURGO integration for soil type overlays
Professional reports ready for IRS audit defense
Cloud-based, no software installation required
Real-World Results

See the Impact

$9,400+ saved

Land Purchase Depreciation

Scenario:

Farmer buys 160-acre farm for $1.2M. Soil tests show high P and K from previous owner's management.

Result:

AgWise calculates $47,000 in residual nutrient value. Under IRC §180, farmer deducts entire amount in year 1, saving $9,400+ in federal taxes (20% bracket).

Step-up basis

Estate Planning & Inheritance

Scenario:

Farm passes to next generation. Heirs need step-up basis documentation for soil nutrient assets.

Result:

AgWise generates valuation at date of death, establishing depreciable basis for heirs. Professional report supports estate tax filing.

Consolidated tracking

Multi-Parcel Portfolio

Scenario:

Agricultural investor owns 12 parcels across 3 states. Needs consolidated nutrient tracking.

Result:

Platform tracks all parcels, soil tests, and valuations in one dashboard. Generate individual or combined reports for each tax year.

10x faster

CPA Agricultural Practice

Scenario:

CPA with 40 farm clients wants to offer soil nutrient depreciation services.

Result:

Process all clients in 2-3 hours instead of 2-3 weeks. Generate professional reports that differentiate practice and justify premium fees.

Who It's For

Built for Every Role in Agricultural Tax Planning

Farmers & Landowners

Maximize tax savings on land purchases by properly valuing and depreciating soil nutrients. Understand the true financial value of your soil fertility.

Certified Public Accountants

Provide agricultural clients with defensible, IRS-compliant soil nutrient valuations. Generate professional reports in minutes instead of hours.

Tax Consultants & EAs

Differentiate your practice with specialized agricultural tax expertise. Help clients capture depreciation opportunities they didn't know existed.

Agricultural Advisors

Add tax planning to your agronomic consulting services. Help clients optimize both crop yields and tax outcomes.

Start Saving on Your Agricultural Taxes Today

Join farmers and tax professionals who have discovered thousands in tax savings they didn't know existed.

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