EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 33 MIN
From Tariffs to Trust: Guiding Manufacturers Through the Specialty Tax Terrain
from Let's Talk Tax · host McGuire Sponsel
In this episode of Let’s Talk Tax, host TJ Sponsel is joined by Keith Habel, CPA/PFS, a shareholder at Honkamp, to discuss how manufacturing firms can navigate tax strategies in 2025. They delve into what makes manufacturing clients unique, current pain points, and planning opportunities such as R&D tax credits, IC-DISC, tariffs, and fixed asset strategies. They also explore state and local incentives, real-world examples, and specialty planning support from firms like McGuire Sponsel. Whether you are a CPA with manufacturing clients or a business leader planning ahead to 2026, this episode offers practical insights and proactive advice.Tune in to learn how proactive collaboration between CPAs and specialty providers can drive real results for manufacturing clients.As always, check us out on YouTube, LinkedIn, or Instagram. For today's show notes and more, visit mcguiresponsel.com/letstalktaxpodcast.Thanks for listening. We will see you next Thursday, July 17, for the next Let's Talk Tax episode!
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In this episode of Let’s Talk Tax, host TJ Sponsel is joined by Keith Habel, CPA/PFS, a shareholder at Honkamp, to discuss how manufacturing firms can navigate tax strategies in 2025. They delve into what makes manufacturing clients unique, current pain points, and planning opportunities such as R&D tax credits, IC-DISC, tariffs, and fixed asset strategies. They also explore state and local incentives, real-world examples, and specialty planning support from firms like McGuire Sponsel. Whether you are a CPA with manufacturing clients or a business leader planning ahead to 2026, this episode offers practical insights and proactive advice.Tune in to learn how proactive collaboration between CPAs and specialty providers can drive real results for manufacturing clients.As always, check us out on YouTube, LinkedIn, or Instagram. For today's show notes and more, visit mcguiresponsel.com/letstalktaxpodcast.Thanks for listening. We will see you next Thursday, July 17, for the next Let's Talk Tax episode!
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