Manufacturing & Distribution

Navigating risks & opportunities for the manufacturing industry.

Manufacturing and distribution industry

Streamlining Your Success

Wholesale distributors and manufacturers face new challenges every day. From aggressive state and local tax regulations to increasing control by suppliers over inventory flow, it is necessary to trim costs and manage headcounts to maintain profitability.

At the same time, opportunities are emerging as federal and state governments offer several tax incentives to stimulate this vital sector of the economy. Bennett Thrasher can provide expert guidance to help you take advantage of these opportunities and avoid unnecessary risks.

Meet Our Manufacturing Experts

Bennett Thrasher believes in serving our clients by building trust through insight and involvement.

If you’re looking for a proactive business partner to help you grow your manufacturing or distribution business, we can help. Contact Rick Rosell or David Kloess to schedule a consultation.

Compliance

We seek to understand all aspects of your unique manufacturing and distribution business, from inventory tracking and cost accounting to your global expansion plans. This allows us to recommend strategies to maximize profitability, growth and cash flow while mitigating market risks.

Our services include:

  • Preparing transfer pricing studies to establish prices for transactions with related entities and comply with U.S. and foreign jurisdiction requirements
  • Minimizing exposure to international income taxes
  • Reducing your effective federal and state and local tax (SALT) rates
  • Working with our manufacturing tax credit consultants to take advantage of the R&D Tax Credit and Work Opportunity Tax Credit
  • Minimizing income tax through creation of interest charge-domestic international sales corporation (IC-DISC)
  • Structuring tax-efficient merger and acquisition transactions
  • Accelerating depreciation deductions with cost segregation studies
  • Consulting on capitalizing versus expensing repair and maintenance costs

Consulting

Bennett Thrasher’s manufacturing and distribution advisors have the knowledge and expertise to help you enhance operations, navigate changing market conditions and grow your business.

We are highly knowledgeable about the industry and can help you with:

Whatever your needs, we can provide timely and accurate information critical to your success.

Trusted by Many

“The transfer pricing audit ended after the German tax authorities reviewed our Local File. It might have been the best money I have ever spent.” – Feedback from Finance Director of Irish Multinational in Healthcare Industry following a transfer pricing audit in Germany
“Ben and his staff have been fantastic. They have been very professional and extremely patient as we navigate through our transaction and the planning process.”

CFO of U.S.-based subsidiary of a Swiss Multinational in the Technology Industry

“We are incredibly grateful for the partnership, support and collaboration of you and your team…Your professionalism and collaboration truly made the difference for the Company, our teams and our leaders.”

Chief Compliance Officer for a Statewide Health Care Organization

“As always, we very much appreciate your hard work and the hard work of the entire BT team.”

SVP & Chief Compliance Officer of a Global Distribution Company

“In the past, I have used two of the top four national accounting firms for advice. I have found Jeff Call’s firm Bennett Thrasher, the most responsive, always available and very, very helpful. Once I’m not around, I’m certain my state trustee will continue to rely on Jeff’s firm.”

Guy Millner, Chairman Assurance, America, Corporation, Atlanta

“Bennett Thrasher provided exceptional second mile audit services for Trilith Studios. Their team was thorough, knowledgeable, demonstrated a high level of attention to detail and provided clear communication throughout the entire process. We highly appreciated their collaboration and the professional service they provided throughout the entire audit process.”

Ginny Hernandez, Trilith Studios

“Just when you have self-assessed your company to possibly be the worst client ever, the Staff at Bennett Thrasher make you feel like you are their most important and beloved client. That ability is an attribute you don’t see in many accounting firms.”

Dennis W. Jackson, EVP-Finance, M3, LLC

45+ years of tax, audit & advisory solutions

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