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Manufacturing: How Tax Rates Drive Industry Growth And Success
Federal tax incentives are creating new opportunities for manufacturers, but state tax treatment may ultimately determine where businesses choose to invest and expand.
In his latest Forbes article, Dave McGuire examines how immediate R&D expensing, permanent 100% bonus depreciation, and the new Qualified Production Property deduction can benefit manufacturers. He also explains why state conformity, property taxes, and the treatment of business personal property should remain central to long-term planning and site selection.
Read the full article on Forbes to explore how federal and state tax policies are shaping the future of U.S. manufacturing.
Dave McGuire is a leading expert on cost segregation, fixed assets and depreciation law and a co-founder of McGuire Sponsel. McGuire is the primary resource for alliance firms regarding how tax law affects depreciation.
His knowledge in determining asset costs and classifications has held up against IRS scrutiny and has built the firm into a trusted industry resource.