1. Qualify
We start with a short call, usually 15 to 20 minutes, to confirm your property is a good fit. We'll ask about your acreage, when you purchased or inherited the land, and how it's currently used (farming, ranching, or a mix). If it looks like a fit, we move to scheduling soil sampling.
​Have on hand: your closing documents or deed, the approximate purchase or inheritance date, and total acreage.
2. Sample
Once qualified, we schedule certified soil sampling across your property. Sampling density depends on your land's size and how uniform the soil is; larger or more varied tracts get more sample points. Every sample is logged with full chain-of-custody documentation, so the results hold up to CPA and IRS review. You don't need to be present for sampling, we coordinate access directly with you or your property manager.
3. Valuation
Lab results are used to build a nutrient heat map of your property, showing where residual fertility is concentrated. We then calculate the dollar value of that residual fertility using historical fertilizer and lime cost data for your region. This is the number that becomes your deduction. Most landowners see this valuation completed within a few weeks of sampling.
4. CPA-Ready Package
You receive a complete report: the nutrient heat map, the valuation methodology, and full chain-of-custody documentation, packaged specifically for your CPA to use when filing. If your CPA has questions, we're available to answer them directly, and we can support your CPA if the deduction is ever reviewed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Texas-based soil nutrient documentation specialists helping agricultural landowners unlock Section 180 tax deductions with CPA-ready reporting built to IRS standards.
Most landowners go from the initial call to a finished CPA-ready report in a few weeks; timing depends on property size and scheduling.
No. We coordinate property access directly with you or whoever manages the land day to day.
We're available to talk directly with your CPA and can provide additional documentation if the deduction is ever reviewed.
Yes, Section 180 has been part of the tax code since 1960. That said, only fertility documented above a crop-usage baseline qualifies, and claims should be backed by soil testing and fertilizer application records. Soil Deduction Advisors' reports are built for CPA review and audit defensibility.
