Running a contracting business means juggling bids, subs, materials, schedules, change orders, retainage, inspections, and cash flow. Taxes shouldn’t be another fire to put out.
We help contractors bring structure to the numbers behind their operations—so tax isn’t a last‑minute scramble. With proactive tax planning, we tighten job‑cost tracking, choose the right entity strategy, and time purchases the smart way.
In short, cash flow steadies, tax season gets predictable, and more profit sticks. If work keeps you close to home or takes you into other states, we lay out a straightforward, year‑round plan for what to buy and when, how to handle payroll and subs, what to keep on file, and how to stay compliant—so choices made in the field line up with smart numbers on paper.
Tax Planning Services for General Contractors
Why Contractors Overpay
Missed Write-Offs
Small tools, consumables, safety gear, mileage, communications, software, job-site utilities, and equipment costs often go untracked or misclassified.
The Wrong Business Setup
Sole prop vs LLC vs S‑Corp changes reasonable comp, self-employment taxes, and how profit flows.
Messy Job Costing
Materials, labor, subs, and overhead not mapped to jobs means deductions get lost and margins look worse than they are.
This Is Year-Round Tax Planning, Not Just Filing
Most accountants show up at filing time. We work with contractors all year so decisions are tax-smart before money goes out the door.
- Estimate taxes early: Avoid surprises and plan cash around retainage and seasonality.
- Purchases with purpose: Time equipment and vehicle buys to optimize Section 179/bonus depreciation and interest deductions.
- Smart payroll and subs: Calibrate owner salary for S‑Corps, review 1099 compliance, and reduce worker classification risk.
- Multi-state and local: Navigate sales/use tax on materials, city taxes, and state nexus from job sites.
What You’ll Get from Proactive Tax Advisory
Fewer Surprises—
Clear quarterly estimates tied to your job pipeline.
Better Margins—
Clean job costing that turns costs into tax savings and pricing clarity.
Practical Playbook—
Entity strategy, deduction map, documentation checklist, and a simple review cadence.
Why Contractors Choose Our Team For Their Tax Planning
- We speak construction: Job costing, retainage, WIP schedules, progress billing, and change orders are our daily language.
- Straightforward guidance: No jargon—just clear options and next steps.
- Strategy first: We plan around your bidding cycle, seasonality, and equipment needs, not just forms.
What Clients Are Saying
“I used to scramble at tax time and guess my quarterly payments. Now we plan around our project schedule—and the numbers finally make sense.”
- Mark R., General Contractor, Texas
Ready to Build a Tax Plan That Works on Site and on Paper
This isn’t just about meeting deadlines. It’s about stronger bids, steadier cash flow, and more profit left after every project.
- Save more with strategic planning
- Get a contractor-savvy advisory team
- Stop leaving money in the job trailer
Book your free consultation, and let’s tailor a plan to how your operation really runs.
