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Manufacturing + Distribution

Growth + sustainability with confidence

For manufacturers and distributors navigating growth, M+A, and transition, we integrate assurance, tax, and advisory planning to move you forward with confidence.

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Why clients choose us

Why manufacturers + distributors choose Smith + Howard

In a sea of accounting firms, we stand out because we know your business inside out. We understand the drivers of success and how to leverage them for growth.

Industry expertise

Deep knowledge of manufacturing and distribution challenges, opportunities, and regulations that matter to your bottom line.

Responsive partnership

You’ll hear from us regularly with ideas and insights. No waiting days for a callback — we’re here when you need us.

Creative solutions

We integrate industry knowledge, tax strategy, and your long-term goals to unlock opportunities others miss.

Services

What we offer

Assurance, tax, and advisory work that fits together — one team across the full picture of your operations.

01 · Service

Finance and accounting

Day-to-day accounting foundation that brings clarity and efficiency to your financial operations.

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02 · Service

Assurance

Compliance that uncovers financial insights and delivers recommendations to strengthen your business.

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03 · Service

Cyber risk + compliance

Protection and planning for cyber threats that grow more sophisticated every year.

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04 · Service

Indirect tax

Precision compliance and planning for sales, use, and property taxes across multiple jurisdictions.

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05 · Service

Tax

Strategic planning and compliance that minimizes tax burden while maximizing growth opportunities.

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06 · Service

Specialty tax services

Identifying, evaluating, and substantiating tax credits and incentives that may reduce tax cost or support investment, hiring, expansion, and other business activity.

Offerings

Research and development tax credits
Employment and hiring credits
State and local incentive negotiation
Site selection and incentives
Energy and sustainability incentives

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07 · Service

Human capital + executive search

Finding, placing, and developing the people who drive your business forward.

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08 · Service

Transaction advisory

Expert guidance on buy-side or sell-side transactions with responsive, creative approaches.

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By the numbers

A firm of distinction

Fifty years of advising businesses and the individuals who own them — with the bench strength of a Top 100 firm behind every engagement.

50+

Years advising businesses and individuals

Top 100

Assurance, tax, and accounting firm by INSIDE Public Accounting and Accounting Today

4,000+

Clients served nationally

Associations + affiliations

Global reach

Worldwide expertise for cross-border growth

Our clients expand across borders every day. We help U.S. businesses navigate global expansion, international businesses entering the U.S., and complex cross-border transactions with confidence.

Case study

Manufacturing + distribution in action.

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R+D tax credits

Unlocking R+D tax savings in manufacturing

This manufacturing company was leaving significant R+D tax credits on the table. Through our onsite, relationship-driven approach, we identified expanded qualifying activities and delivered $315,000 in tax credits — providing measurable savings and renewed confidence in their tax strategy.

Tax credits delivered

$315K

Annual revenue

$25M

Location

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Leadership

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Ready to grow with confidence?

Whether it’s a quick meeting, consultation, or comprehensive audit, our team is ready to help solve your business goals.

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Growth + sustainability with confidence