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Manufacturing and Distribution CPA Services in Miami

Inventory-driven CPA services for Miami manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers.

Manufacturing and distribution businesses live and die by inventory accuracy. Direct materials, direct labor, manufacturing overhead, freight-in, obsolescence, and cost-of-goods-sold all flow through the same books that also drive federal and Florida income tax. Levine CPA and Advisors has served Miami manufacturers and distributors since 1984, building bookkeeping and tax strategy around how inventory and margin actually behave.

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Our Experience
Our principals have advised Miami manufacturers and distributors since 1984, through NAFTA, WTO, TCJA's international provisions, and the current supply-chain and tariff environment. That long-term perspective lets us plan around policy shifts, not just react to them.
What Miami Manufacturing and Distribution Clients Need from a CPA
Inventory Valuation
FIFO, LIFO, weighted average, and obsolescence reserves.
Cost Accounting
Direct materials, labor, and overhead allocation.
COGS Reporting
Accurate cost-of-goods-sold and gross margin analysis.
Multi-Location & Multi-Warehouse
 Inventory reporting across locations.
Section 263A UNICAP
Uniform capitalization for larger manufacturers.
Sales & Use Tax
Florida sales/use tax and resale certificate management.
Financial Statement Audits & Reviews
GAAP-compliant audit, review, and compilation engagements for lenders and stakeholders.
Why Levine CPA and Advisors for Manufacturing and Distribution
Four decades of Miami manufacturing and distribution work

Serving South Florida manufacturers and distributors since 1984.

Inventory-fluent bookkeeping, not generic categories

Books built around materials, labor, and overhead reality.

Cost accounting done alongside the return, not separately

 Margin analysis and UNICAP handled in the same shop.

Principals reviewing the numbers, not signing off blind

Jack and Steven Levine are involved throughout.

Schedule a consultation with your Miami Manufacturing and Distribution CPA.

Call (305) 912-0085 or schedule a consultation with Levine CPA and Advisors.

Schedule a Consultation
1. Inventory & Ops Discovery
Review inventory method, BOMs, warehouse structure, and current cost accounting.
2. Cost Accounting Setup
 Direct materials, labor, and overhead allocation configured, with UNICAP assessed.
3. Monthly Close with Margin Analysis
Reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and gross-margin reporting each month.
4. R&D and Depreciation Planning
Identify R&D credit opportunities and time equipment purchases against Section 179.
5. Growth Advisory
Quarterly reviews on pricing, capacity, and financing.
Common Manufacturing and Distribution Client Situations We Handle
Manufacturers with multiple SKUs and BOMs
Distributors managing multi-warehouse inventory
Import/export businesses with landed cost complexity
Businesses evaluating Section 263A UNICAP thresholds
Who We Work With in Manufacturing and Distribution
Levine CPA and Advisors supports a wide range of manufacturing and distribution clients across Miami and South Florida:
  • Consumer product manufacturers with multi-SKU inventory
  • Food and beverage producers serving South Florida retailers
  • Medical device manufacturers with FDA compliance overhead
  • Import and export distributors operating out of Doral and PortMiami
  • Latin American import wholesalers across Miami-Dade
  • Aerospace and marine parts distributors near Miami International Airport
  • Custom fabricators and small-batch producers
  • 3PL and cross-dock distribution operations
Tax Strategies We Frequently Help Miami Manufacturing and Distribution Clients Implement
  • R&D tax credit on process improvements and new products
  • Section 179 and bonus depreciation on machinery
  • Cost segregation on manufacturing facilities
  • LIFO reserve planning during inflation
  • Section 263A UNICAP compliance and planning
  • Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corp (IC-DISC) for exporters
  • Foreign Derived Intangible Income (FDII) planning
  • Inventory valuation method selection
  • S-corp reasonable comp for owner-operators
  • State apportionment for multi-state operations
Common Tax Mistakes We Help Miami Manufacturing and Distribution Clients Avoid
  • Skipping Section 263A UNICAP when the business is required to apply it
  • Using inconsistent inventory valuation methods across periods
  • Missing the R&D credit on process improvements
  • Failing to track landed costs on imported goods
  • Overlooking sales tax exemptions on machinery and manufacturing purchases
  • Weak obsolescence reserve documentation
  • Not planning IC-DISC or FDII benefits on export income
  • Poor multi-warehouse inventory reconciliation

What Our Clients Are Saying

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Isaac Orzechowitz

I have been using this firm since 2005 as my accountants and advisors on complex businesses and tax matters. Jack has also successfully represented me at a complicated IRS matter. Professional, Extremely knowledgeable, straight forward, and personalized attention is what you can expect. I continue to recommend them highly.

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Nathan Katz

Jack Levine has handled our taxes for 10+ years. We are very happy with the work he does. Our taxes are a bit complicated, but he handles everything easily, promptly, smoothly.

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Nick Dubow

I have been a client since 2004. There are too many things to write in the little space allocated. The attention to detail and his knowledge of the tax law which changes often is comforting and one less thing to worry about. The best thing about my experience with Jack is his quick response to my email or call.

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Jeff Marcus

Jack Levine and his incredible staff provided highly professional service in preparation of my 2024 tax return. They were extremely efficient and very pleasant through the process.

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Michael Pereira

I have to tell everyone. Dont go anywhere else. I have done the shopping for you!. Jack and the entire organization did such a amazing job and truly went above and beyond!. He is extremely insightful and such a professional. From the initial phone call to our meeting in person, the pricing and the entire process was phenomenal. We operate a private bank and need only the top of the line infrastructures. I was in a time crunch and very stressed and they quickly were able to do such an amazing job.

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Yisroel Biberfeld

I am very happy with the work that Steven and his team produces. The service was quick, but completely thorough, and they were always available to answer any questions I had, and give guidance I needed in a very timely manner. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for tax services!
Jack Levine and his incredible staff provided highly professional service in preparation of my 2024 tax return. They were extremely efficient and very pleasant through the process.
Jack Levine has handled our taxes for 10+ years. We are very happy with the work he does. Our taxes are a bit complicated, but he handles everything easily, promptly, smoothly.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions Answered

Which inventory method should my business use?
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Do you handle multi-warehouse inventory reporting?
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What is Section 263A UNICAP and does it apply to my business?
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How do I get started?
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Can you help with the R&D tax credit on process improvements?
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Do you handle IC-DISC or FDII planning for exports?
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Can you set up landed-cost tracking on imported goods?
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How do you handle inventory obsolescence reserves?
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Levine CPA and Advisors has supported South Florida individuals, businesses, and organizations for more than 40 years. Call (305) 912-0085 or submit our contact form to schedule a consultation with a Miami manufacturing and distribution CPA today.

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