Manufacturing

03/27/2025

Introduction to Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

What is an ESOP? Employee Stock Ownership Plans, or ESOPs, are tax-advantaged defined contribution retirement plans primarily designed to hold...

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Business

02/25/2025

Tariff Impacts on Supply Chain Businesses: What U.S. Manufacturers Need to Know

As we have already seen, President Trump has and is making a major focus on implementing tariffs to equalize trade...

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Business

11/15/2024

A Manufacturer’s Guide to the R&D Tax Credit

The Research and Development Credit (R&D) can be a very beneficial tax credit for manufacturers and a wide range of...

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Business

11/01/2024

Case Study: Wisconsin Manufacturer Recovers $180K in Missed Tax Credits

By leveraging industry-specific tax knowledge, Wegner CPAs guided a Wisconsin-based manufacturer to reclaim over $180,000 in tax refunds through the...

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Business

09/05/2024

Implementing Robotics and Automation in Manufacturing

With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 6% decline in employment for assemblers and fabricators from 2022 to...

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Business

08/08/2024

What is the “New Normal” for Manufacturers? Post-Pandemic Shifts in Manufacturing

The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered consumer behavior and continues to impact the manufacturing landscape. But what is this new normal?...

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Financial News

06/03/2024

The Tax Advantages of Including Debt in a C Corporation Capital Structure

The term “debt” often has a negative connotation and leaves business owners feeling worried and stressed out. However, debt is...

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Business