Fourth Biennial Forest Taxation and Estate Planning Conference 2005: Managing and Passing On Your Family Forest

Larry Bishop

Forest Management and Taxation Specialist, USDA Forest Service

• Introduction to the Federal Income Tax 
• Passive-loss Rules
• Christmas Trees
• Operating Expenses & Carrying Charges
• Economic Advantages of Estate Planning
• Depreciation & Section 179 Deduction

John Greene

Research Economist, USDA Forest Service

• Establishment of Accounts & Record Keeping
• Timber Sales & Income
• Involuntary Conversions
• Estate Planning Tools

Neal Bungard

Forest Legacy Specialist, USDA Forest Service, Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry

• Reforestation Tax Incentives
• Cost-share & Conservation Payments (No longer available)

Lloyd Casey

Principal Forester, Casey's Forestry Concepts

• Introduction to Estate Planning