About ATU

Ag Tax University is a webinar-based education platform providing high-quality, CPE-eligible agricultural tax education for CPAs,  Enrolled Agents, and tax professionals. Our programs focus on the complex and highly specialized tax issues affecting farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness clients.

Led by experienced agricultural tax professionals, our webinars deliver practical, real-world guidance grounded in current tax law and compliance best practices. Participants earn valuable CPE credits while gaining actionable insights they can immediately apply in their practices. Ag Tax University is proudly owned and operated by Neiffer and Wade LLC. The company’s members are Paul Neiffer, CPA, and Penny Wade Smith, EA, who bring extensive expertise and experience in agricultural tax and accounting services.

Whether you are new to agricultural taxation or looking to deepen your expertise, Ag Tax University helps you stay compliant, informed, and confident—while meeting your continuing education requirements.
 

National Registry Statement
Neiffer & Wade LLC dba Ag Tax University is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. 

Meet Our Instructors

Paul Neiffer, CPA

Paul Neiffer is a nationally recognized expert in agricultural taxation and financial strategy. A seasoned instructor, author, and speaker, Paul trains thousands of CPAs and tax professionals each year on complex farm tax issues, estate and succession planning, and ag accounting. He authors The FarmCPA Report blog and a monthly column for Top Producer magazine and hosts The FarmCPA Podcast. Quoted by The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Tax Notes, Paul has been instrumental in shaping national farm tax policy, including the Section 199A “grain glitch” fix. When not teaching, Paul enjoys time on his Iowa, Missouri, and Washington farmland, combining his love for agriculture and lifelong learning. 

Penny Wade Smith, EA

Penny Wade Smith is a respected educator and second-generation owner of Wade Farm Financial Services in Mayfield, Ky. Specializing in farm taxation, bookkeeping, and succession planning, she has over two decades of experience advising tax professionals who serve agricultural clients. As a national instructor for the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP), Penny teaches at conferences, webinars, and state events, covering topics like farm taxation, partnerships, S corporations, basis, and depreciation. Her leadership has earned her recognition as the 2019 NATP Chapter Person of the Year and the 2022 NATP Tax Professional of the Year. Outside of her professional work, Penny is a devoted wife, mother, and avid gardener who brings the same care and dedication to her teaching as she does to her community

Private Training & Speaking Engagements

Ag Tax University instructors are available for private training events, firm-wide education, and professional speaking engagements. These customized sessions are designed to address specific agricultural tax topics and meet the unique needs of CPA firms, EA practices, and professional organizations. Private events may be eligible for CPE credit and can be delivered virtually or in person.

To inquire about scheduling a private event or customized training, please contact us below.
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