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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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Retention can be withheld on residential or commercial projects and on both public and private projects. The invoice is recorded in the chart of accounts with a credit to the income account for $100,000, a debit of $90,000 to accounts receivable, and a debit of $10,000 to retention receivable. How to record retention payable.

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#130:  Secured Lenders' Rights to Construction Contract Payments

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It happens this way: A contractor or subcontractor borrows money from a lender, and as security for the loan it gives the lender an assignment of or lien on its receivables and contract rights. Reading Cooperative Bank v. Not unless he is prepared to pay twice! Suffolk Construction Co. , 543, 553, 984 N.E.2d

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9 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

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Bill monthly for consistent income. This ensures that you will have a regular stream of income and allows you to budget for monthly income and expenses. . If your clients are slow to pay (a common problem in construction), you need to know your legal rights, including the right to file a mechanics lien.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Alabama Economic Development Loan Program: The state has more than 2,300 commercial lending sources with assets of over $61.3 The rates range from $.25

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Starting Profitable Construction Company Unique Secrets Revealed

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Follow This Step-By-Step Process: #1 Find A Commercial Banker You Can Work With. Go to your bank and ask to speak with the commercial banker. Every bank has one and they can be one of your most powerful allies and mentors. The really good news they are on the banks payroll. NEVER SURPRISE YOUR BANKER!

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

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Go To Your Bank - And they offer you a line of credit. Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. Bank Accounts - Set up two bank accounts in your company name. It is a must have to borrow money from a bank. You say O.K.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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INCOME TAX CAPITAL CREDIT: Currently codified as Article 7, Chapter 18, Title 40, Code of Alabama 1975. It is a credit of five percent of the capital costs of a qualifying project, to be applied to the Alabama income tax liability or financial institution excise tax generated by the project income, each year for 20 years.

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