How Does The IRS Section 199A Deduction Affect Manufacturers?
Manufacturing company owners who value personal asset protection from creditors typically operate their businesses as C corporations. However, in recent years, some owners have switched their companies’ form of business ownership to one of the pass-through entities, such as an…
Read moreIRS Suspends Processing of Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)
In the face of a flood of illegitimate claims for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), the IRS has imposed an immediate moratorium through at least the end of 2023 on processing new claims for the credit. The reason the…
Read more2023 Minnesota Pass-Through Entity Tax Changes
On May 24, 2023, a tax bill was signed that will potentially have significant tax advantages to business owners. Minnesota’s PTE tax allows pass-through entities to pay tax on behalf of the owners. The PTE election allows the pass-through entity…
Read moreSpring/Summer Office Hours
The end of tax season is just around the corner! Our staff have been working hard and we really appreciate their dedication. We are excited to provide them some extra time for relaxation while our offices are closed on Fridays…
Read moreManageable growth should be a strategic planning focus
When a company’s leadership engages in strategic planning, growing the business is typically at the top of the agenda. This is as it should be — ambition is part and parcel of being a successful business owner. What’s more, in many industries, failing to grow could leave the company at the mercy of competitors.
Read moreInflation Reduction Act expands deductions for energy-efficient construction
Mitigating the adverse effects of climate change is one of the primary targets of the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). To that end, the legislation is packed with tax incentives, including the significant expansion and extension of two tax…
Read moreInflation Reduction Act expands valuable R&D payroll tax credit
When President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law in August, most of the headlines covered the law’s climate change and health care provisions. But the law also enhances an often overlooked federal tax break for qualifying small…
Read moreOn the road again: It’s time for manufacturers to review business travel expense deduction rules
Business travel has been picking up again this year. If your manufacturing company has recently resumed travel to visit key customers and suppliers — or is planning to soon — it’s a good time to review the tax rules for…
Read moreClean Vehicle Credit comes with caveats
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes a wide range of tax incentives aimed at combating the dire effects of climate change. One of the provisions receiving considerable attention from consumers is the expansion of the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor…
Read moreWant to see into the future? Delve deeper into forecasting
For a company to be truly successful, its ownership needs to attempt the impossible: see into the future. Forecasting key metrics — such as sales demand, receivables, payables and working capital — can help you manage overhead, offer competitive prices…
Read moreDon’t overlook tax considerations when selling your manufacturing business
If you’re contemplating selling your manufacturing business, be sure you understand the tax implications. The way that your business (as well as the transaction) is structured can impact your tax bill and, therefore, your net proceeds from the sale. Here…
Read moreThe Inflation Reduction Act includes wide-ranging tax provisions
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law shortly. The IRA includes significant provisions related to climate change, health care, and, of course, taxes….
Read moreIs it time for your business to fully digitize its accounts receivable?
With electronic payments and in-app purchases becoming so much the norm, many midsize to large companies have grown accustomed to software-driven accounts receivable. But there are some smaller businesses that continue to soldier on with only partially automated payment systems….
Read moreOperating in multiple states may have tax implications for manufacturers
Nothing is certain but death and taxes. While this may apply to federal taxes, state taxes are a bit more uncertain. Manufacturers operating in more than one state may be subject to taxation in multiple states. But with proper planning,…
Read moreBusinesses: Act now to make the most out of bonus depreciation
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly boosted the potential value of bonus depreciation for taxpayers — but only for a limited duration. The amount of first-year depreciation available as a so-called bonus will begin to drop from 100%…
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