Best CPA The Woodlands · Living Magazine · Two Consecutive Years
(832) 862-7300  ·  1095 Evergreen Circle, Suite 200, The Woodlands, TX
Freese, Peralez & Associates
LLC
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Manufacturing Tax Strategy · The Woodlands & Houston

Tax Strategy Built for
Manufacturing
& Distribution

Most CPAs file your returns. We identify the credits, deductions and structures that reduce what you owe — before year end arrives. Freese, Peralez & Associates brings 35+ years of specialized experience to manufacturing and distribution companies nationwide.

35 +
Years Experience
5.0
Google Rating
9
Dedicated CPAs
Free Consultation
Request Your
Strategy Review
For established manufacturing and distribution companies. We’ll review your tax position at no charge — no obligation.

Manufacturing & distribution companies only · No individual returns
🏆 Best CPA · The Woodlands · Living Magazine
★ 5.0 Google Rating · 9 Five-Star Reviews
○ Montgomery & Harris County
◇ Business Tax Only · No Personal Returns
The Problem
Is Your CPA Fluent in
Manufacturing Tax Law?
“Manufacturing companies face some of the most complex tax situations in business — R&D credits, inventory methods, multi-state exposure. Most CPAs miss half of it.”
Manufacturing facility in Houston Texas served by FPACPA manufacturing tax specialists
01
R&D Credits Unclaimed
Manufacturing companies are among the largest qualifiers for federal R&D tax credits — process improvements, new product development, efficiency innovations. Most never claim a dollar.
02
Equipment & Depreciation
Section 179, bonus depreciation and cost segregation on your facility can dramatically reduce taxable income. Without a proactive strategy these opportunities expire unused every year.
03
Inventory Accounting Methods
LIFO, FIFO and the uniform capitalization rules have major tax implications for manufacturers. The right method choice — and switching at the right time — can save significantly.
04
Multi-State Tax Exposure
If you ship product across state lines you likely have tax nexus in multiple states. Without proper planning and compliance you face unexpected assessments and penalties.
05
Entity Structure Costs
As manufacturing companies grow the wrong entity structure compounds your tax burden. Proper structuring of operating entities, real estate holdings and IP can reduce taxes significantly.
06
No Proactive Planning
Manufacturing tax opportunities require action before year end — equipment purchases, inventory elections, credit documentation. A reactive CPA costs you every single year.
Our Approach
How We Work With
Manufacturing Companies

We understand the capital intensity, inventory complexity and operational cycles of manufacturing. Our strategy is built around your production calendar, not the tax calendar.

1
Operations Tax Review
We assess your current tax position, entity structure, depreciation schedules and R&D activities to identify immediate credits, deductions and structural improvements.
2
R&D Credit Documentation
We work with your team to identify and document qualifying research activities throughout the year — building the contemporaneous records required to defend your credit claim.
3
Capital Planning Strategy
Before major equipment purchases or facility investments we model the tax impact and optimize the timing, structuring and depreciation method to maximize your benefit.
4
Quarterly Reviews
We meet every quarter to review your position, capture year-end opportunities before they expire and ensure your multi-state compliance stays current as your business grows.
What We Handle
for Manufacturing Clients
  • R&D tax credit identification & documentation
  • Section 179 & bonus depreciation
  • Cost segregation studies
  • Inventory method optimization
  • Multi-state nexus & compliance
  • Entity structure optimization
  • Business succession planning
  • IRS representation & compliance
Fit Matters
We Are Selective.
You Should Be Too.

We limit our client roster deliberately so every manufacturer we work with receives dedicated expertise — not a generalist who sees your industry once a year at tax time.

✓   We Work With
  • Manufacturing companies with 10+ employees
  • Distribution & logistics operations
  • Companies with annual revenue of $1M+
  • Businesses with equipment & capital investments
  • Companies conducting product or process R&D
  • Owners wanting proactive year-round strategy
✗   We Don’t Work With
  • Individual / personal tax returns only (1040)
  • Startups or businesses under $1M revenue
  • Once-a-year, tax-season-only relationships
  • Businesses without organized financials
  • Companies not open to proactive planning
Best CPA · The Woodlands · Two Consecutive Years
Recognized Two Years Running.
Earned by Our Clients.

Named Best CPA in The Woodlands by Living Magazine for two consecutive years — not because we sought the award, but because our clients trusted us enough to vote for it. Since 2017, we’ve grown to a team of nine dedicated professionals united by one purpose: building genuine, long-term partnerships with the established businesses we serve nationwide.

35+
Years Experience
9
Dedicated CPAs
5.0
Google Rating
Best CPA Award
Client Voices
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★

As my company continued to grow, I knew an upgrade was going to be severely needed to navigate the financial complexities of a larger company. Freese, Peralez and Associates provided a different level of expertise and attention. In hindsight, it was the best move my company could have made.

Business Owner
Manufacturing Client · Greater Houston
★★★★★

Any accounting firm can fill out the forms and meet the deadlines. It is rare to find a firm that becomes an integral part of your daily accounting process — one that stays focused on how to get you the best bottom line and keeps you solidly between the regulatory lines.

Long-Term Client
Established Business · The Woodlands, TX
★★★★★

Communication has always been seamless and professional. The level of service, expertise and value provided by FPA has been greater than other larger firms I have previously used. They are proactive in advising on credits and strategies to reduce our tax burden.

Business Owner
Established Client · Montgomery County, TX
Ready to Begin
Stop Leaving Credits
on the Table.

Schedule a complimentary tax strategy review with our manufacturing specialists. We’ll identify your R&D credit opportunities, depreciation gaps and structural improvements — at no cost and no obligation.

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