Construction accounting, explained in plain English

Articles on the financial side of running a construction business. Job costing, WIP, insurance audits, cash flow, crew growth and tax timing, written by a CPA who spends her week inside contractor books. If a topic here matches something you are dealing with, that is not a coincidence. It is what contractors ask us about most.

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Tax and filing deadlines

The 15 October deadline has passed. The next 75 days are the ones that matter.

October 21, 2026

For a contractor on extension, 15 October is the end of a reporting obligation about a year that is already

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Staying with Family and Friends
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Staying with Family/Friends for Business Travel

January 25, 2022

Staying with family and/or friends while on a business trip is allowed if you follow all three of these rules:

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S Corporation Pros vs Cons

January 18, 2022

The Advantages vs. Disadvantages of the S Corporation Entity First let’s define what an S Corporation is. After forming a

1031
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Only Real Property can be used in Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange

January 6, 2022

Only Real Property can be used in Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange Are you considering selling your real property to purchase

Tis the Season
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Tis the Season for Charitable Contributions

December 20, 2021

Tis the Season for Charitable Contributions For the year 2021, the IRS has expanded certain charitable donations which may help

6 Powerful Tax Deduction Strategies
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Six Powerful Business Tax Deductions

December 9, 2021

Six powerful business Tax deduction strategies The calendar year end is now upon us, and that means tax season is

ESOPS
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ESOPs

November 17, 2021

Employee Stock Ownership Plans A quote from Wayne W. Dyer is “Begin with the end in mind. Start with the

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