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How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier

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Contractors trying to grow their business and take on larger projects often struggle to manage their cash flow to purchase the materials they need. Many contractors use trade credit to delay paying for materials and keep more cash in their pockets. Get materials now, keep your cash. Provide a plan. Learn More.

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

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The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated. 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.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

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Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. Since the LLC or Sub S does not pay state or federal income tax (as separate business entities), you may be able to save money over a Sole Proprietorship; no double taxation.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

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Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. Since the LLC or Sub S does not pay state or federal income tax (as separate business entities), you may be able to save money over a Sole Proprietorship; no double taxation. Lessons You Will Learn The Easy Way.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

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Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - If you do not setup your corporation correctly the profit or loss from your business will be passed through to the owners as normal income. All large income and expenses go through one account and keep the debit card in your personal safe. Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink.

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Starting Profitable Construction Company Unique Secrets Revealed

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Negotiate a fair deal that allows the bank to get something and you get something, a win-win and you will find more great deals coming your way in the future. 3 Your Income Tax Return Preparer. Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Poor scheduling affects production and cash flow.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Income Tax Capital Credit: The Income Tax Capital Credit has been available since 1995. The enterprise zone credit is equal to $2500 per permanent new employee and can be applied against the income tax and/or business privilege tax liability. The tax for existing entities accrues as of Jan. The rates range from $.25

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