EU expansion Essentials for American Businesses
The Orsa Saiwai Podcast is your ultimate guide for North American businesses and CPAs navigating the complexities of expanding into the EU market.
Whether you're a business owner looking to explore new opportunities or a CPA supporting clients in their international ventures, this podcast is tailored just for you. essential topics such as tax regulations, HR requirements, and strategic expansion tips are going to be covered
EU expansion Essentials for American Businesses
Episode 9: Unlocking Millions: Cost Segregation & R&D Tax Incentives for US Manufacturing
Join host David Tuomey and specialty tax expert Craig Fouts of Align Tax Consulting for a focused discussion on the top US domestic tax incentives and planning opportunities available to manufacturers entering or expanding in the United States.
The conversation leverages a hypothetical case study—an Italian espresso machine producer establishing a US manufacturing facility—to break down practical, actionable guidance for CPAs and advisors. Topics include:
- Cost segregation studies to maximize accelerated depreciation and 100% bonus depreciation
- The new qualified production property asset class and full expensing of production-dedicated building components
- Updates to R&D tax credits, including restored full expensing of research costs
- Key site selection considerations and state/local incentive opportunities
- Ownership, leasing, recapture pitfalls, and strategies for effective tax planning
Whether your clients are international businesses setting up US operations or domestic manufacturers seeking optimization, this episode provides numbers-driven examples, expert insights, and strategic tips every CPA can use to deliver greater value.