Christmas Tree & Timber Tax
Welcome! I’m Andrew Bosserman.
I help Christmas tree growers and forest landowners minimize taxes and maximize profits.
Recent Posts
Important Update: Transitioning Away from Tax Preparation
After many rewarding years preparing tax returns for Christmas tree growers and forest landowners, I’ve made the decision to transition my focus entirely to my law practice at Boss Tax Law. Beginning with the 2026 filing season (2025 tax year), I will no longer be...
What is the Capital Gain Method?
https://youtu.be/B5LgKFL78O4 Understanding the Capital Gain Method for Christmas Tree Growers If you're a Christmas tree grower, there’s a unique tax-saving strategy that could benefit you during tax season: the "capital gain method." While it’s not an official term...
Is Your Christmas Tree Farm a Hobby or a Business?
https://youtu.be/D4PxVnJ64vA Understanding the IRS Hobby Loss Rule for Christmas Tree Farms Introduction If you own a Christmas tree farm, you might be wondering whether your operation is classified as a hobby or a business for tax purposes. In this article, I’ll...
How to Deduct Christmas Tree Planting Costs
A Christmas tree grower should not deduct Christmas tree seedlings and planting costs in the year of planting. Rather, Christmas tree seedlings and planting costs should be capitalized and deducted when the trees are eventually sold. As most Christmas tree growers are...
Alabama Forest Owners’ Association Interview
I was interviewed last week by the Alabama Forest Owners' Association as part of their Capital Ideas - Live! podcast. In the short interview, I discuss why many forest landowners find taxes confusing, as well as common tax mistakes forest landowners make. Check out...