Articles by Sumi M. Rowe
CPA
Principal
Sumi Rowe is a Principal at BeachFleischman where she leads the firm’s Science & Manufacturing Practice and Large Taxpayer Client Service Team. Sumi has worked in public accounting since 2004, and she is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in Arizona.
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Navigating the changes to R&E tax treatment: What manufacturers need to know
Understand the changes to R&E tax treatment under Section 174, their impact on manufacturers, and strategies to mitigate higher tax bills.
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Manufacturers: Implement year-end tax strategies now to lower your 2024 tax bill
Making time for year-end tax planning now may prove beneficial to your manufacturing company come tax filing time next year.
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AI takes center stage in manufacturing: What you need to know
Discover how AI is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry with applications in product development, automation, predictive maintenance, and more. Learn how to get started.
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Understanding your manufacturing company’s multistate tax obligations
Learn how to evaluate your manufacturing company's multistate tax liability and understand the impact of nexus and the Wayfair decision.
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Optimize your tax strategy: 7 midyear moves manufacturers should consider now
Discover seven midyear tax-reduction strategies for manufacturers. Learn how to optimize your tax situation with Section 179, R&D credits, green energy incentives, and more.
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Look beyond revenue to maintain long-term growth for your manufacturing company
To help boost your manufacturing company’s profits for 2024 and beyond, consider implementing these strategies.
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8 strategies for boosting your manufacturing production capacity
There are many ways to increase your manufacturing capacity without expanding your plant. Here are eight.
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IRS issues final regulations regarding the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit
The IRS has issued final regulations regarding the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (often referred to as the “Sec. 48D credit”). Here’s what manufacturers need to know.
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Reverse sales and use tax audits can reveal refund opportunities for manufacturers
Don’t leave manufacturing tax exemptions on the table. Learn how a reverse sales and use tax audit can uncover potential tax savings.
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Structuring your manufacturing company as an S corporation or LLC can result in different outcomes
There are many variables to consider when choosing how to structure your manufacturing company.
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Can your manufacturing company benefit from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is available to manufacturers that hire members of certain “targeted groups.”
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How manufacturers can factor depreciation tax breaks into their 2024 asset purchase planning
Tax law uncertainty makes planning for asset purchases challenging this year. Here’s what manufacturers need to know.