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Practical guides on manufacturing accounting, cash flow, pricing, costing, tax strategy and fractional CFO topics, written for manufacturing leaders.

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IEEPA Tariff Refunds: How Manufacturers Should Account for Them

IEEPA tariff refunds for manufacturers: which entries qualify now, when to book the refund, what you may owe customers, and the tax and cash steps for year-end.

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Standard Cost Variances Explained: A Practical Guide for Manufacturers

Purchase price, material usage, labor rate, labor efficiency and overhead variances explained with worked examples — and how…

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Month-End Close Checklist for Job Shops

A step-by-step month-end close checklist for job shops and custom manufacturers — cut-offs, reconciliations, WIP and job costing,…

4 min read
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Qualified Production Property Tax Incentive for Manufacturers

Learn how the QPP tax incentive lets manufacturers deduct 100% of new facility costs in Year 1. Eligibility rules, key dates, and how to…

10 min read

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Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Manufacturers

Discover year-end tax planning strategies built for manufacturing companies from bonus depreciation to R&D credits.

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State Tax Nexus for Manufacturers: Triggers & Compliance

Learn what triggers state tax nexus for manufacturers, how to conduct a nexus review, and practical steps to stay compliant across…

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Transfer Pricing for Multi-Entity Manufacturers | Basics

Learn the basics of transfer pricing for multi-entity manufacturing businesses — arm's length rules, methods, documentation, and common…

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Manufacturing Property Tax: Reduce What You Owe on Equipment

Learn how manufacturers can reduce property tax on equipment and facilities through exemptions, assessment appeals, and smart asset…

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OBBBA Tax Provisions for Manufacturers: What to Know in 2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act gives manufacturers major tax wins in 2026 — bonus depreciation, R&D expensing, facility write-offs, and…

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Section 174 R&D Expensing Changes: What Manufacturers Must Know

Section 174A lets manufacturers deduct domestic R&D costs again. What changed, what the passed July 2026 deadline means, and what to do…

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