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Iowa Property Tax Review Brings Company Assessments Down to Reality
Leading food processor achieves significant savings during a statewide initiative. Background For nearly a decade, a top food processor managed their Iowa property tax assessments with a percent change method. In other words, because no material increases occurred, no...
Comprehensive Plan Addresses Rising Property Tax and Hiring Costs
A Japanese automotive supplier enjoys the road to profitability. Background A Tier 1 Japanese automotive component manufacturer operates several business units in the Midwest. Each unit maintained decentralized responsibilities for filing their property tax...
Dissecting Historical and Ongoing Capital Investment to Improve Personal Property Tax Reporting
A review of historical asset capitalization reporting improves personal property tax liability for a Global Fortune 500 manufacturer. Background A top Global Fortune 500 manufacturer had recently constructed a state-of-the-art, manufacturing operation and had secured...
Measuring Obsolescence of a Dinosaur Building
Depreciation study achieves a dramatic reduction in property tax value. Background A major food ingredients manufacturer was facing increased corporate scrutiny for lowering its costs on an extremely large, obsolete facility with construction dating back to the early...
Leveling the Playing Field For a Major Medical Device Manufacturer
Incentives bridge the operating cost gap with domestic and international site alternatives. Background A leading medical device manufacturer was contemplating a significant expansion to facilitate new and emerging opportunities for products. The potential project...
