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Construction Bad Debt What To Do About It

Contractor Bookkeeping

All construction contractors have experienced the financial pain of bad debt which is defined as a customer who refuses to pay no matter what you do. Oddly enough most of them paid the debt years later and all of them were very appreciative that we treated them with courtesy and respect. Knowing The Answers Helps.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: Americans Want Action on Housing Affordability

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Support to strengthen the nation’s housing infrastructure remained strong, even if such spending added to the national debt, with 64% in favor. Morning Consult is a survey research group based in Washington, D.C. Housing Policy + Finance. Polling results can be found at nahbhousingportal.org. Affordability. Government + Policy.

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NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades

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With the training they can obtain through organizations like the Home Builders Institute, they will be highly sought after—without the burden of student loan debt.”. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based Fowke has served on the NAHB’s board of directors for more than 20 years.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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As a result, the report anticipates that 2014 may be the year that many investors who have traditionally focused mainly on large established markets such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, will be expanding their focus to other cities in order to protect capital.

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Xero Accounting Online Setup Errors Fixed Fast And Easy!

Contractor Bookkeeping

Chart of Accounts Bad Debts. Chart of Accounts Financing Costs. Washington State Cities Business And Occupation Tax Reporting - Monthly. Washington State Cities Business And Occupation Tax Reporting - Quarterly. Washington State Cities Business And Occupation Tax Reporting - Annually. Chart of Accounts Payroll.

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Contractor Cash Flow Problems Caused By A Bookkeeping Troll

Contractor Bookkeeping

Several Washington State Department of Revenue sales tax reports and payments were never filed and paid. It took almost three years of hard work on the part of him and his construction crew to raise the money and pay off all of the past due tax returns, fines and penalties, suppliers and all the credit card debt.

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Cautious Hiring To Continue In The New Year

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CareerBuilder’s annual forecast shows that debt issues in Washington may continue to play a part in impeding a more accelerated jobs recovery. Nearly one in four employers (23 percent) said they will hire at a slower rate or will not expand headcount at all until the debt ceiling is resolved in the first quarter.