Tax Strategies by Industry | Cunningham & Associates

Industries We Serve

Manufacturing

Cunningham & Associates is proud to provide tax, training, and consulting services for businesses in the manufacturing industry. With so many moving parts, you've got enough to manage. We keep tabs on the latest tax incentive opportunities for manufacturing companies—including R&D credits, the ERTC, and other qualifying tax benefits—so you have the financial support you need to get ahead.

How We Can Help

Let's have a conversation.

Schedule a discovery call with our team. We'll listen to your long-term and short-term objectives.

We learn more about your business.

We analyze your financials and identify tax savings or tax credit opportunities.

Then, we compare available incentives.

We work closely to assess incentives that help you maximize growth.

As a manufacturing company, we were not sure if we would qualify for an R&D tax credit. We contacted Cunningham and Associates for a free audit, and they took over our case. They didn’t just fill out the paperwork for us; they made sure it was IRS-compliant and submitted on time. The communication was easy and stress-free. Thanks to them, we were able to get the funds we needed to reinvest in our business. They stand behind their work and take pride in helping clients. Highly recommend.”

R.R.

Construction

Ready to grow your construction business? By identifying qualifying tax incentives, you can reach financial goals more quickly as you scale your business. We help construction companies take full advantage of government incentive programs and research and development tax credits. Partner with our team to get the latest insights from certified professionals with recommendations catered to your specific business goals.

How We Can Help

Let's have a conversation.

Schedule a discovery call with our team. We'll listen to your long-term and short-term objectives.

We learn more about your business.

We analyze your financials and identify any tax savings or tax credit opportunities.

Then, we compare available incentives.

We work closely to assess incentives that help you maximize growth.

I handled all the paperwork for this process and felt the whole thing was done really efficiently. I appreciated the helpfulness and explanations for things every step of the way."

Megan

Architecture

Make sure your firm is taking advantage of every tax benefit available. In fact, architecture firms are in a great position to claim federal and state research and development tax credits. With years of experience helping clients in the field of architecture, we stay up-to-date on the latest incentives available to you, including R&D credits and other tax benefits.

How We Can Help

Let's have a conversation.

Schedule a discovery call with our team. We'll work to understand your long-term and short-term objectives.

We learn more about your business.

We analyze your financials and identify any tax savings or tax credit opportunities.

Then, we compare available incentives

We work closely to assess incentives that help you maximize your growth.

We have been working with Derek and the team at Cunningham & Associates for some time now, and they have exceeded our expectations. They have helped us implement systems and processes that have been a game-changer for our business. We look forward to a long relationship with their firm and would highly recommend their services.”

L.D

Engineering

Need help analyzing your business financials and exploring tax benefits? We work with many clients in the engineering space seeking similar goals and support. We start by assessing your business financials, then we identify tax incentives available to you. Because we specialize in R&D credits, ERTC, and other types of tax incentives, we make sure you maximize your earnings.

Senior engineer working with younger team member

How We Can Help

Let's have a conversation.

Schedule a discovery call with our team. We'll work to understand your long-term and short-term objectives.

We learn more about your business.

We analyze your financials and identify any tax savings or tax credit opportunities.

Then, we compare available incentives.

We work closely to assess incentives that help maximize your growth.

Their dedicated tax specialist worked closely with us, and everything was communicated, managed, and reviewed properly. Every question we had, they returned to us right away and made sure we fully understood the process.”

S.F.

Software & Technology

Take your software and technology business to the next level with proven tax strategies. We achieve results that catapult your business forward as you continue to grow. Explore R&D credits and other tax incentives that will get you there—we're here to help.

How We Can Help

Let's have a conversation.

Schedule a discovery call with our team. We'll listen to your long-term and short-term objectives.

We learn more about your business.

We analyze your financials and identify tax savings or tax credit opportunities.

Then, we compare available incentives.

We work closely to assess incentives that help maximize your growth.

I received three checks from the IRS yesterday for $150,000, as promised. The work you do affects small businesses like mine greatly and is such a welcome relief, especially after such a turbulent three years. Be proud … you have made a big difference. Thanks.”

N.T.

Real Estate

Real estate portfolio owners and owners of income-producing property can take advantage of high federal estate tax exclusion limits and low tax rates to maximize growth. We conduct business valuations and transactional planning to help you make informed decisions about the future of your commercial or residential real estate business operations.

How We Can Help

Let's have a conversation.

Schedule a discovery call with our team. We'll listen to your long-term and short-term objectives.

We learn more about your business.

We analyze your financials and identify tax savings or tax credit opportunities.

Then, we compare available incentives.

We work closely to assess incentives that help maximize your growth.

From the service perspective, the partnership was one of the most seamless, informative and efficient we’ve worked through. All team members have been very responsive, and have always provided timely information, answers to questions and opportunities to touch base via call or meeting, when needed."

Laura

CPAs

Cunningham and Associates works closely with CPAs, teaching them inside knowledge that grows their clients’ businesses and their own CPA firms.

We understand that clients come to CPAs for help lowering tax burdens—that's why trust is so important. Having inside knowledge of uncommon tax-saving vehicles helps you forge years-long business relationships with clients and grow your referral network.

How We Can Help

Gain inside knowledge.

Refine your tax strategy expertise and forge lasting relationships with your clients.

Hone your craft.

Build your confidence as a CPA and deliver impactful results to your clients.

Grow your firm.

Build a track record of success and expand your referral network.

Our business partners recommended working with Cunningham and Associates, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. They did a fantastic job managing our taxes, and all the work was guaranteed to be 100 percent IRS-compliant.”

J.C.

We'll identify your greatest savings opportunities.

To begin, we schedule a discovery call to understand your needs and identify opportunities to increase your savings. Then, we analyze your credentials and assess your financial situation. Finally, we meet again to discuss our findings and take the next steps toward scaling your business and maximizing your earnings.

Meet the Team

Case Study

Construction Industry Client Obtains Over Half a Million Dollars in ERTCs

The COVID-19 pandemic obliterated many companies’ revenues. Supply chain problems, forced shutdowns, and labor shortages have resulted in a whopping 78 percent of contractors experiencing project delays.

As we survey the damage today, businesses in all industries must take advantage of every avenue to make up the shortfalls and get back on their feet. Recently, we helped a client in the construction industry obtain over half a million dollars in ERTC.

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Case Study

Architecture and Engineering Client Saves Over $500,000

Without the help of an experienced tax expert, many businesses overpay on their taxes. Although the IRS tax code is a complex and intimidating beast, it offers many creative ways to lower an organization’s tax burden. However, companies can’t take advantage of these cost-saving secrets if they don’t know they exist in the first place.

At Cunningham and Associates, we’ve helped many organizations in various industries save thousands with R&D tax credits. The star in our latest success story is a member of the architecture and engineering industry.

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Case Study

C&A Helps a Non-Profit Organization Obtain Over $5 Million in ERTCs

Even essential businesses experienced pandemic-related disruptions to their operations in 2020-2021. For our non-profit client, this was their reality. Find out how they obtained over $5 million in ERTCs with the help of the C&A tax experts.

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Case Study

Kayak Rental Business Saves Over $200,000 in ERTCs with C&A

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted virtually every business, regardless of industry or size. One of our clients, a kayak rental business, came to us for guidance on obtaining employee retention tax credits for 2020-2021. Discover how C&A made a massive difference for this client.

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Case Study

Property Management Client Claims Over $7.5 Million in ERTCs

Sixty-seven percent of property managers claim the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted their business. Social distancing measures, rent moratoriums, and the move from commercial office spaces to work-from-home arrangements significantly affected balance sheets across the industry. In addition, partial and total office closures seriously curtailed revenue streams.

One of our property management clients was grappling with these issues and came to us for help obtaining Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTCs).

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