Which is better for producers: buying or leasing equipment?

Determining whether to buy or lease farm equipment is a big decision for many producers.
There are some tax and non-tax factors that producers should consider before making that decision.

Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander about the benefits of leasing, tax planning considerations, and advice for producers.

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