Willmar, MN — Christianson PLLP is thrilled to announce its merger with Daniel B Borgmann LTD, effective January 1, 2025. This collaboration brings together two well-established CPA firms in West Central Minnesota, strengthening the depth and breadth of services we offer to clients and creating exciting new opportunities for our talented team members. “Expanding our… Continue Reading
Tax
Free Download: How Farmers Can Use Climate-Smart Agriculture Requirements for Fuel Tax Credits
At Christianson, we’ve long partnered with participating U.S. biofuel producers in low-carbon programs like the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and state low-carbon fuel initiatives. Now, Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices offer farmers, like you, a vital role in meeting new carbon reduction programs. Earlier this year, CSA practices became a significant requirement for biofuel producers to… Continue Reading
Ask the Experts: the Pre-Election Tax Landscape
Current State of Federal Tax Provisions Several key federal tax provisions, initially introduced by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), are set to expire on December 31, 2025, unless Congress enacts new legislation. If these provisions sunset as scheduled, several significant changes will impact taxpayers. The standard deduction will be reduced by half, and… Continue Reading
How Renewable Fuel Producers Can Claim Tax Credits for §45Z
To be eligible to claim the §45Z credit for production starting January 1, 2025, a taxpayer must have a signed IRS letter for Approval of Excise Tax Registration dated on or before January 1, 2025. There are two categories of activities for registration – business activities that require registration and activities that may require registration… Continue Reading
John Christianson receives prestigious Merle Anderson Award at 2024 ACE Annual Conference
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) presented its highest award to John Christianson, a pioneer of the renewable fuels industry.
Ask the Experts- Filing An Extension
Joel Gratz, Managing Partner and CPA, and Jonathon Skindelien, Senior Tax Accountant, joined Bill on KWLM during the “Ask the Experts” segment. This month they discussed the upcoming April 15th deadline and how to properly file an extension.













