Farmers Income Tax Rules For 1919 Deductions And Returns
Farmers income must be included in 1919 tax returns. Expenses allowed include ordinary farm costs such as planting cultivating harvesting and marketing. Deductions cover tools livestock feed costs to an extent, minor repairs, wages for productive labor, but not household help or salaries to family members. Depreciation applies to buildings fences machinery and vehicles with limits. Losses from growing crops not deductible before income is realized. Sale of farms and land gains must be reported. Forms 1040F and 1040A provide guidance.