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Manufacturers are heading into 2026 with plenty on their minds. Many of the pressures that shaped the last few years are still here, although companies are learning how to move through them with more creativity and planning. Labor is tight, input costs keep shifting, and tax rules continue to evolve. At the same time, opportunities […]
December 15, 2025
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Four years after COVID-19 upended global supply chains, manufacturers are still feeling the ripples of disruption within their businesses.  Despite progress in supply chain efficiency, the industry continues to encounter significant hurdles in procuring essential materials, which are impacting both costs and production schedules. For instance, during the pandemic, food manufacturers faced significant difficulties sourcing […]
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If you’re a manufacturer, optimizing your business tax credit is key to maintaining good financial health. In general, tax credits are more valuable than tax deductions. Why? Because a credit reduces the company’s overall tax liability on a dollar-for-dollar basis, whereas a tax deduction only reduces the business’ taxable income. Appropriately using both, of course, […]
September 1, 2023
2 MIN READ
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2022 gave us the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which provides valuable tax credits for companies that support clean energy manufacturing. Though the funding is limited, any eligible manufacturers can apply for this credit if they purchase property to re-equip, expand, or establish facilities in relation to clean energy. Most notably, the Act Of course, there […]
June 7, 2023
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