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What You Need to Know about the Section 179 Tax Deduction

Construction Business Owner

Trying to navigate the Byzantine labyrinth of IRS rules and regulations can be an overwhelming process, even for tax professionals.

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Scam Artists Are Calling Contractors Claiming To Be From The IRS

Contractor Bookkeeping

Scammers are calling all kinds of people and business owners claiming to be from the IRS. This has been a popular and from all indications a very profitable swindle because it appears to be getting worse. From our experience as construction accountants, any contractor who cheats on their taxes ends up cheating themselves in the end.

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Top 6 Reasons to Become a Certified Construction Marketing Professional (CCMP)

Construction Marketing

But, with so many different certifications available to marketers, what is the best certification available for construction marketers? This certification in and of itself will allow you to explain that you are the best of the best at marketing your current construction firm. Your Competitors Are CCMPs. Don’t get left behind.

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Unique Ways Highly Profitable Contractors Reduce Taxes

Contractor Bookkeeping

Don't wait until it is time to prepare your Construction Company tax return. Next review your Estimated personal Taxes paid to the IRS. Officers in S-Corps tend to take payroll later in the year. Now is the time if you have not already been taking payroll. How much did you pay in taxes for the current year?

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What Every Contractor Needs To Know About Payroll Processing

Contractor Bookkeeping

When it comes to paying employees, laws and the IRS, have made the payroll function a time-consuming nightmare for the small business owner. Getting time cards input into QuickBooks and processing payroll can be a big hassle for your construction company.

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Unique Construction Company Financing Secrets Revealed

Contractor Bookkeeping

1 Your Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet Reports do not conform to financial industry standards. #2 2 The financials tell the banker your bookkeeper doesn''t understand Construction Accounting. #3 4 You have no access to a construction accountant, not even for quarterly check-ups. #5 Five Red Flags To Avoid. #1

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Why Your Construction Company Needs Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

When you own a small contracting company, like a residential remodeler, plumber, electrician, concrete contractor, flooring contractor or any other construction related company it is imperative that you have a good clean set of books that are consistent and updated regularly.