Hidden Tax Savings: How Cost Segregation Powers Industrial Manufacturing Growth

Cost segregation continues to present an opportunity for industrial manufacturers to unlock meaningful tax savings, particularly as recent legislation enhances the ability to accelerate depreciation and expense facility investments. With expanded incentives such as 100% bonus depreciation and new provisions like Qualified Production Property (QPP), many manufacturers are reevaluating how these changes impact cash flow, capital investment strategies and long-term growth planning.

Insights for Industrial Manufacturing Leaders

On this episode of the Industrial Manufacturing Podcast, Luis Reyes, Industrial Manufacturing and Consumer Goods Leader, is joined by Martin Karamon, Leader of the Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory practice, and Daniel Hurtado, Director, who specifically focuses on cost segregation and fixed asset analysis to explore how manufacturers can take advantage of these opportunities. This episode breaks down complex tax concepts into practical insights, helping manufacturers better understand how to optimize facility investments and capture available incentives.

Tune in to learn more about:

• An overview of cost segregation studies and how they apply to manufacturing facilities
• How accelerated depreciation can improve cash flow and reduce tax liability
• Why manufacturing properties are uniquely positioned to benefit from cost segregation
• The impact of recent tax legislation, including 100% bonus depreciation and QPP
• How cost segregation supports reinvestment, expansion and operational growth
• The relationship between cost segregation and other incentives, including R&D tax credits
• Opportunities to capture missed deductions through lookback studies
• Key timing considerations for implementing a cost segregation strategy

Related Thought Leadership

• Article: What Is a Cost Segregation Study and How Does It Work? - https://www.cbh.com/insights/articles/what-is-cost-segregation-how-does-it-work/
• Webinar Recording: Strategic Energy Incentives Update: Section 179D, Cost Segregation and Tax Credits - https://www.cbh.com/insights/webinar-recordings/strategic-energy-incentives-update-recording/
• Article: IRS Notice 2026-16: Interim Guidance on Qualified Production Property Depreciation - https://www.cbh.com/insights/articles/notice-2026-16-irs-issues-interim-guidance-on-qpp-depreciation/

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Tariffs continue to create uncertainty for industrial manufacturers as court rulings, trade investigations and refund developments reshape the global trade environment. Recent changes related to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs, refund eligibility and enforcement activity have left many manufacturers questioning how these developments impact their tax position, financial reporting, and long‑term planning.

On this episode of the Industrial Manufacturing Podcast, Luis Reyes, Industrial Manufacturing and Consumer Goods Leader, is joined by Nelson Yates, International Tax Leader, to discuss the current tariff landscape and what manufacturers should be considering now. Together, they provide practical insight into refunds, ongoing tariff exposure and strategies manufacturers can adopt as tariffs remain a persistent business reality.

This conversation includes:

• An overview of the current tariff landscape, including recent court rulings, investigations and refund developments
• Practical considerations for manufacturers evaluating IEEPA tariff refunds
• Key tax, accounting and financial implications associated with potential refunds
• Best practices manufacturers can implement to manage ongoing and future tariffs amid regulatory change
• How Cherry Bekaert helps manufacturers navigate tariff complexity and risk

Related insights:

• U.S. CBP Files Update on IEEPA Tariff Refunds | Cherry Bekaert
• Amended IEEPA Order: Steps to Take for Final Liquidated Entries | Cherry Bekaert

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In the final episode of the Working Capital Optimization series, hosts Mike Piotrowski and Corey York explain how cash management acts as a strategic lens for CFOs. They explain how the cash conversion cycle (triple C) reveals where cash is trapped in a business and can help unlock significant liquidity without raising equity, taking on debt or cutting headcount.

Through practical examples, benchmarking and a five-step framework, the episode guides listeners on diagnosing cash flow bottlenecks and implementing cross-functional improvements for lasting financial agility

Listen to learn more about:

• What the cash conversion cycle is and why it matters
• How triple C reveals where cash is trapped across receivables, inventory, and payables
• Benchmarking triple C performance
• Trade-offs and mitigation strategies for improving accounts receivable (AR), inventory and payables
• How to operationalize triple C across the organization for competitive advantage

Related Insights

• Article: Working Capital Strategies: 7 Steps To Improve Cash Flow in Manufacturing Businesses
• Podcast: Industrial Manufacturing and Consumer Goods Podcast: Working Capital Optimization Explained