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Michael Devereux
Mike Devereux Jun 16, 2025 5 min read
Manufacturing resurgence builds on policy momentum

Manufacturing policy changes in 2025 create opportunities through tax reform and trade protection. Learn how tariff frameworks, enhanced depreciation, Section 199A increases and R&D expensing benefit domestic manufacturers.

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Within the current tariff landscape, the pace of change demands rapid, informed responses from a team that can help you move with agility. Learn more about Wipfli’s tariff services.

Harmonized tariff schedule advisory services

We help you understand whether the right codes are being used and what the tariff impact will be on your business. We also develop a process of tracking movement with each new tariff decision.

Harmonized tariff schedule advisory services

We help you understand whether the right codes are being used and what the tariff impact will be on your business. We also develop a process of tracking movement with each new tariff decision.

USMCA compliance

Make sure youre correctly navigating the USMCA agreement and compliance. Wipfli brings the right information to the table, including evaluating your specific products and the impact on them.

USMCA compliance

Make sure youre correctly navigating the USMCA agreement and compliance. Wipfli brings the right information to the table, including evaluating your specific products and the impact on them.

Supply chain support

Wipfli can help you understand the strategic implications of reshoring and identify new opportunities, find new sources for your parts in the U.S. or North American markets, and navigate the impact of tariffs on automation equipment and machinery.

Supply chain support

Wipfli can help you understand the strategic implications of reshoring and identify new opportunities, find new sources for your parts in the U.S. or North American markets, and navigate the impact of tariffs on automation equipment and machinery.

Scenario planning and financial modeling

We help you develop tariff tracking mechanisms and scenario planning exercises, support financial modeling for each critical purchasing decision, and determine the impact of new and future tariffs on your financial statements.

Scenario planning and financial modeling

We help you develop tariff tracking mechanisms and scenario planning exercises, support financial modeling for each critical purchasing decision, and determine the impact of new and future tariffs on your financial statements.

International, federal, state and local tax

Wipfli helps determine which states subject the tariff portion of a good or part to sales and use tax and how tariffs will impact your profitability in each filing jurisdiction. We produce a bridge analysis between IRS transfer pricing methods/requirements and U.S. Customs transfer pricing valuation methods. Through it, you can determine the appropriate arms length price for intercompany sales acceptable to both IRS and CBP.

International, federal, state and local tax

Wipfli helps determine which states subject the tariff portion of a good or part to sales and use tax and how tariffs will impact your profitability in each filing jurisdiction. We produce a bridge analysis between IRS transfer pricing methods/requirements and U.S. Customs transfer pricing valuation methods. Through it, you can determine the appropriate arms length price for intercompany sales acceptable to both IRS and CBP.

Tax and accounting opportunities

We can analyze options for unbundling the dutiable value of goods, which improves customs and TP compliance by helping ensure duties are not paid on non-dutiable elements and supports accurate functional segmentation and benchmarking. Wipfli can also help evaluate other methods of accounting, such as LIFO, to assess potential tax savings.

Tax and accounting opportunities

We can analyze options for unbundling the dutiable value of goods, which improves customs and TP compliance by helping ensure duties are not paid on non-dutiable elements and supports accurate functional segmentation and benchmarking. Wipfli can also help evaluate other methods of accounting, such as LIFO, to assess potential tax savings.

Sales opportunities and processes

We can help you develop a sales process framework to capitalize on reshoring and identify opportunities, both within the U.S. and internationally, as part of strategic planning. Our sales process team can also help augment your sales team to strategize how the tariffs can work in favor of your business.

Sales opportunities and processes

We can help you develop a sales process framework to capitalize on reshoring and identify opportunities, both within the U.S. and internationally, as part of strategic planning. Our sales process team can also help augment your sales team to strategize how the tariffs can work in favor of your business.

Automotive tariff advisory services

Wipflis automotive team works with you to navigate challenges and develop the right strategies for your business. Our team provides clear guidance to help ensure compliance with USMCA regulations and can work with you in a consultative approach to navigate tariff, trade and supply chain problems.

Automotive tariff advisory services

Wipflis automotive team works with you to navigate challenges and develop the right strategies for your business. Our team provides clear guidance to help ensure compliance with USMCA regulations and can work with you in a consultative approach to navigate tariff, trade and supply chain problems.

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Seifert_Andrew
Andrew Seifert Jul 07, 2025 6 min read
8 major tax changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will dramatically reshape the tax code. Discover the most essential elements business owners and individuals need to understand.
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New tax law

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) is now law. It makes significant changes in tax law that impact individuals and businesses. These include:

Accelerated depreciation and 100% expensing rules

The OBBB permanently reinstates 100% expensing (using bonus depreciation) to fully deduct the cost of qualified property acquired beginning January 20, 2025. Additionally, the OBBB expands the scope of qualified assets to cover manufacturing buildings beginning January 20, 2025.

Accelerated depreciation and 100% expensing rules

The OBBB permanently reinstates 100% expensing (using bonus depreciation) to fully deduct the cost of qualified property acquired beginning January 20, 2025. Additionally, the OBBB expands the scope of qualified assets to cover manufacturing buildings beginning January 20, 2025.

GILTI and FDII adjustments

Under the TCJA, the effective rate on GILTI was set to rise from 10.5% to 13.125% and on FDII from 13.125% to 16.406%, both in 2026. Under the OBBB, taxpayers subject to GILTI and FDII will see their Section 250 deduction reduced, thereby raising their respective effective U.S. tax rates to approximately 14%.

GILTI and FDII adjustments

Under the TCJA, the effective rate on GILTI was set to rise from 10.5% to 13.125% and on FDII from 13.125% to 16.406%, both in 2026. Under the OBBB, taxpayers subject to GILTI and FDII will see their Section 250 deduction reduced, thereby raising their respective effective U.S. tax rates to approximately 14%.

Estate and gift tax exemption

Beginning in 2026, the OBBB will permanently raise the federal estate, gift and GST exemptions to $15 million per individual and $30 million for married couples. The new law also makes annual adjustments for inflation that start in 2027.

Estate and gift tax exemption

Beginning in 2026, the OBBB will permanently raise the federal estate, gift and GST exemptions to $15 million per individual and $30 million for married couples. The new law also makes annual adjustments for inflation that start in 2027.

R&D tax credit regulations

The OBBB allows for a permanent reinstatement of immediate expensing for domestic R&D expenditures, which reverses the TCJAs five-year amortization requirement. It also provides for retroactive relief (2022-2024) for businesses with average annual gross receipts under $31 million.

R&D tax credit regulations

The OBBB allows for a permanent reinstatement of immediate expensing for domestic R&D expenditures, which reverses the TCJAs five-year amortization requirement. It also provides for retroactive relief (2022-2024) for businesses with average annual gross receipts under $31 million.

Fossil fuel incentives

The OBBB will grant the oil, gas, geothermal and coal industries expanded access to federal lands and resources. The text includes sections that will streamline leasing processes, lower regulatory barriers and offer additional financial incentives.

Fossil fuel incentives

The OBBB will grant the oil, gas, geothermal and coal industries expanded access to federal lands and resources. The text includes sections that will streamline leasing processes, lower regulatory barriers and offer additional financial incentives.

Green energy tax credits

The OBBB accelerates the expiration of multiple clean energy tax credits from their original 2032 end date to much earlier dates in 2025 or 2026. This includes clean electricity (Sections 45Y and 48E), energy efficient homes and commercial buildings (Sections 25D, 25C, 45L and 179D), and clean vehicles (Sections 25E, 30C, 30D and 45W).

Green energy tax credits

The OBBB accelerates the expiration of multiple clean energy tax credits from their original 2032 end date to much earlier dates in 2025 or 2026. This includes clean electricity (Sections 45Y and 48E), energy efficient homes and commercial buildings (Sections 25D, 25C, 45L and 179D), and clean vehicles (Sections 25E, 30C, 30D and 45W).

OBBB provisions impacting individuals

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains major tax provisions impacting individuals, including individual income tax rates, standard deductions, the qualified business income deduction, auto loan interest, the child tax credit, the SALT deduction cap, Section 1202 amendments, HAS contribution limits and more. Explore the full impact here.

OBBB provisions impacting individuals

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains major tax provisions impacting individuals, including individual income tax rates, standard deductions, the qualified business income deduction, auto loan interest, the child tax credit, the SALT deduction cap, Section 1202 amendments, HAS contribution limits and more. Explore the full impact here.
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How Wipfli can help

Risk advisory

Deregulation changes could shift compliance burdens and increase exposure to risks. Our risk advisory team can guide you through the complexities.

Tax impacts

Wipflis tax team is monitoring tax updates and preparing strategies to minimize burdens. Reach out to see how we can help maximize your savings.

Tariffs on imported goods

Potential tariff increases could affect businesses relying on overseas suppliers. Our international tax team is ready to help you navigate these challenges.

Personal estate and tax planning

Tax code changes may create opportunities for estate planning or accelerate the need to act. Our team is here to guide your planning for the future.
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