Stop Leaving Cash on the Shop Floor: Understanding Sales Tax Overpayments in Manufacturing
MAY 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET
Co-hosted by:

Featured Speakers

Kevin Watson
Managing Director, Indirect Tax | Specialty Tax
APRIO

Introduction by:
Adam Beckerman
National Manufacturing, Distribution & Consumer Products Leader | Northeast Regional Leader | Partner, Assurance Services | Audit
APRIO
Manufacturing organizations often unknowingly overpay sales and use tax, even with established tax and accounting processes. These overpayments typically occur on equipment, production inputs, repair and maintenance items, utilities, and other indirect purchases where exemptions may apply and refunds may be available.
This educational webinar will examine common drivers of sales and use tax overpayments in manufacturing environments and explain why these issues often go undetected. The session will also provide a high‑level overview of the refund recovery process, with an emphasis on awareness and initial assessment considerations.
The session is designed to help attendees identify common areas where sales and use tax overpayments arise and understand the key considerations organizations evaluate when assessing refund opportunities.
Attendees will gain insight into:
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Where sales and use tax overpayment risks most commonly arise in manufacturing
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Purchase categories where exemptions are frequently misunderstood or misapplied
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Common factors that cause overpayments to go unnoticed
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High-level considerations related to refund and recovery processes
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Key questions organizations often consider when evaluating potential tax overpayments

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