New Year, New Plan: What producers need to pay attention to when it comes to taxes this year

As we enter the new year, you might be thinking about setting up an estate plan or making changes to your existing plan.

Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on the importance of power of attorney documents, tax planning, and what to keep in mind this new year.

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