The Manufacturing Exit: Tax-Efficient Strategies for the 2026 Great Wealth Transfer

Smart tax planning before selling your business can save you a substantial amount in taxes. Branislav Nenin/ShutterstockIf you are preparing to sell your manufacturing business in 2026, early tax planning can materially reduce tax exposure. Depending on your entity type and deal structure, strategies such as structuring the deal properly, using Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock exclusions, leveraging opportunity zone reinvestment rules, and coordinating estate planning may reduce overall tax liability.The key is planning before the sale closes, not after.