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

Levelset

The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated. Both retention accounts are shown as current assets and current liabilities, respectively. Plus, not recording retention payable leads to the understating of a company’s liabilities. Fariba Mehdian. View profile.

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10 Contract Terms for Higher Profitability

PSMJ Resources

Most clients are demanding more work for lower fees, and firms that do not reexamine the terms of their contracts usually find themselves without enough income to break even, let alone make a profit. When negotiating a contract, insert as many of the following terms into the contract as possible: 1.

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Service Agreements Can Improve Contractors Cash Flow And Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

They may call your contracting company for future work or they may decide to shop the competition and use the information they find to negotiate for a lower price. The Balance Sheet is the summary report which shows all of the assets minus the liabilities which equals the "Book Value" or owner''s equity.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

Revit OpEd

Repeal of employee deduction and income exclusion for moving expenses: Under current law (Code Section 132(a)(6) and (g)), an employee can exclude qualified moving expense reimbursements from gross income. Certain of these expenses are not deductible unless, in aggregate, they exceed 2% of the employee’s adjusted gross income.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

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. in done correctly.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

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. in done correctly. Or The Hard Way.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

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.