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Tax InfoCenter 2007 Tax Guide
Agri-Business | Auto Dealers | Construction | Estate/Trust | Governmental | Healthcare | Individuals | Manufacturing | Non-Profit | Professional Services | Real Estate | Restaurants | Retail | Trusts

Industry Service Areas

Agri-business:
Although we specialize in a variety of industries, we are particularly proud of serving the agri-business sector. Particular clients that we serve in this arena include:

  • Grain and Farm Supply Cooperatives
  • Fertilizer Manufacturing
  • Livestock Marketing Cooperatives
  • Corporate Farming/Finishing Operations
  • Agriculture Lending Organizations
  • Corporate Farming Operations
  • Agri-business Marketing Programs
  • Individual Farming Operations
  • Livestock Feed Manufacturing

Auto Dealers:
Running an auto dealership requires so much more than just selling cars. At Holbrook & Manter, we have professionals who are trained and experienced to offer services specific to the unique business challenges of operating an auto dealership.

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Construction:
At Holbrook & Manter, we offer a wide variety of specific services to businesses involved with and servicing the construction sector. Additionally, we can help structure the business to take full advantage of the new Qualified Domestic Production Deduction (QDPD) that applies to construction businesses.

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Estate/Trust:
Although the estate tax exclusion has increased to the point that many do not have taxable Federal estates, there are still many considerations regarding estate planning and wealth distribution. At Holbrook & Manter, we understand the complexities and emotional nature of these decisions and are trained to help with each family’s unique long term planning needs.

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Governmental:
Local governments are increasingly looking toward independent accountants and auditors to establish accountability and improve performance. Holbrook & Manter is qualified to perform both traditional and non-traditional types of services that are necessary for your government to succeed. Our governmental services include the following types of engagements:

  • Financial Audits (including A-133)
  • Projections
  • GAAP Conversions
  • Performance Measures
  • GASB 34 Implementation
  • Benchmarking
  • Development/Implementation
  • Board Training and Review of Accounting Systems
  • Fraud Training and Investigations
  • Budgeting
  • Internal Audit Functions

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Healthcare:
At Holbrook & Manter, we offer a wide range of services to assist our healthcare clients in managing their practices, ranging from day to day activities to year-end reporting and compliance. We are members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and understand how business and medical practices come together.

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Individuals:
Holbrook & Manter recognizes that individuals have needs well beyond the traditional April 15th filing of income tax returns. We offer a wide range of services to assist our individual clients at any stage of life, including:

  • Individual and business tax preparation and planning
  • Estate and gift tax preparation and planning
  • Investment management and planning
  • Asset protection and wealth distribution considerations
  • Planning for retirement and college

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Manufacturing:
Holbrook & Manter offers services specific to businesses involved in manufacturing. We have professionals with extensive experience in today's world of increasing competition, changing technology, and shrinking profit margins.

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Non-Profit:
At Holbrook & Manter, we provide audit and consulting services to non-government and non-profit organizations (NPOs) receiving federal, state, or local funding. We are committed to providing quality professional services where we facilitate your organization's efficiency to maximize its effectiveness. In addition to performing accounting and auditing services for NPOs, we also perform consulting services in the following areas:

  • Technology
  • Board Education/Training
  • Budgeting/Cost Analysis
  • Vision/Mission Development
  • Business Analysis
  • Fraud Training and Investigation
  • Systems Review
  • Internal Audit Functions

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Professional Services:
Holbrook & Manter services and understands the business issues that are encountered in the professional services sector. We are the professional services firm of choice to a host of attorneys, insurance agents, engineers, and bankers. We understand what it takes to create a successful professional practice.

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Real Estate:
Holbrook & Manter offers a wide variety of services to businesses involved in the sale, purchase and management of real estate. We have professionals that are trained in all aspects of real estate accounting including assisting with the many requirements and potential pitfalls of engaging in a Section 1031 like-kind exchange.

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Restaurants:
Opening and operating a successful restaurant requires more than just good food and drink. We have professionals that can assist in the establishment of cost-effective controls over operational areas, as well as monitoring financial results.

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Retail:
We offer various services to businesses involved in the retail sector. Holbrook & Manter has experienced professionals who can provide assistance in the following areas: Gross Profit Margin Analysis, Retail Strategy, Retail Trends, Corporate Branding, Warehousing Solutions, etc.

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Trusts:
Trusts are one of the most flexible planning tools available to achieve income and estate tax savings, as well as many other benefits. Each of the myriad types of trusts have different uses and requirements. Holbrook & Manter has professionals that are uniquely trained and qualified to assist you in planning and administering all types of trusts. Some of our most common trusts include:

  • Living trusts
  • Charitable trusts
  • Estate administrative trusts
  • Life insurance trusts

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