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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

Fieldwire

You’ll be responsible for paying your own taxes and for keeping track of your income and expenses. Because subcontracts are negotiated rather than bid upon, you may not need bonds for subcontracts. Rose Morrison is the managing editor of Renovated , where she covers contracting and residential construction topics.

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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. Retention can be withheld on residential or commercial projects and on both public and private projects. Debit Credit Income $100,000 Accounts receivable $90,000 Retention receivable $10,000.

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What Is a Residential Building | Types of Residential Buildings | Site Selection for Residential Buildings

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What Is a Residential Building? A residential building is one or more family dwellings, lodging or boarding houses, hostels, dormitories, apartment houses, flats, and private garages in which sleeping accommodation is provided for conventional residential purposes, with or without kitchen or dining facilities. Multi-Family Home.

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Disaster Recovery through Job Order Contracting

Pro Builder

Since the scope and costs are already set, negotiation time is minimal before the contractor gets the work order and can move ahead. Most JOC contracts are for a year or more, resulting in steady, predictable income for months at a time. The contractors discuss the scope of work and negotiate the job order cost.

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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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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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SPECIAL REPORT: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy

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The Christie Administration will dedicate more than half of this funding for low-to-moderate-income households, in accordance with HUD guidelines. The program has three tier levels: Funding plumbing inspections (one-time, $150 bill credit eligible to residential customers).