Federal law provides an up to 100% deduction of Adjusted Gross Income for up to 16 years for a donation of a conservation easement to a qualified conservation organization such as SILT. Conservation easements are legal agreements attached to your deed. You maintain private ownership of your land. Future owners will commit to keeping the land in sustainable table food farming. State income tax incentives may also apply. Ask your financial professional.*

Federal law allows for charitable deductions of up to 6 years for land donations. For a donation of land (not a conservation easement) please contact us directly at 319.800.8108.  You may reserve a life estate allowing you to remain on your property for as long as you wish.*

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Non-farmer landowners can deduct up to 50% of their AGI and carry that forward for 5 (for land donation) or up to 15 (for conservation easement donation) years.

Farmers can deduct up to 100% of their AGI and carry that forward 5 (for land donation) or up to 15 (for conservation easement donation) yearsation) years.

Tax Information:

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*DISCLAIMER: The Sustainable Iowa Land Trust does not give tax or legal advice. This calculator is meant to help you estimate the impact of permanent protection tax incentives on your project or land based on the numbers you provide. Please consult your professional financial and legal advisors for the most accurate information about how these apply to your situation.