Tuesday, 2026-05-26 — One Lawsuit Will Wipe You Out I watched a contractor lose his truck, his house, and almost

🚨 IRS Audit But No Receipts? Here’s What You Need to Know 🚨 If you’re in the middle of an

If you’re a contractor, builder, or developer sitting on appreciated real estate or equipment, here’s how you could turn your

Here’s a tax move most people in the trades are not using — and it can build serious wealth for

Most contractors think donating equipment, materials, or supplies is a “safe” tax write-off. It’s not. A recent Tax Court case

Episode 169 — LinkedIn Content LinkedIn Write-Up $130,000 owed to the IRS — can you settle for less? That’s one

San Diego’s Building Permit Acceleration Is Real—But Here’s What Contractors Miss San Diego just announced 50% of building permits now

🚨NEW SBA DISASTER LOAN AVAILABLE 🚨 If your business was impacted by the civil unrest in LA County between June

🏡 New Tax Break for Mortgage Insurance Premiums (But With Limits) Beginning in 2026, the OBBBA may allow taxpayers to

Before the year wraps up, there are some serious tax-saving plays on the table — especially for contractors who run

Episode 172 — LinkedIn Content LinkedIn Write-Up Most contractors wait way too long to think about taxes. By December, a

If you own a construction company, you’ve probably put personal money into the company at some point. Payroll was due,

🚨 Will Congress Fix R&D Expensing in 2025? 🚨 Businesses investing in R&D have been struggling since 2022, when full

Stop paying tax on money you are already spending. Use tax-free fringe benefits instead. Most construction contractors miss out on

California Just Changed the Rules on Private Construction Contracts California’s updated Civil Code took effect January 2026 — and if

⏰ One Week Reminder: September 15th Tax Deadline ⏰ As a friendly reminder, September 15, 2025, is the filing deadline

California’s New SB 440 Just Changed How You Track Change Orders—Here’s Why It Matters If you’re a contractor in California,

The new California Safe Homes Act (AB 888) was enacted last month, and it could mean tax-free grant money to

New Tax Proposal: MAGA Accounts A new proposal introduces MAGA Accounts (Money Accounts for Growth and Advancement)—a tax-advantaged savings vehicle

Employee benefits are getting pricey—especially for contractors running tight margins. A simple fix that helps both you and your crew?

Most rental losses are passive. Which means they usually do **not** offset your W-2 income, business income, or other ordinary

Here are the 5 must-have softwares every construction business should be using: 1️⃣ Project Management & Scheduling Procore or Buildertrend

I’ve seen clients go from nothing to thriving using these tax strategies: 1. 💡 Unlock Hidden Deductions Most contractors miss

Most contractors I work with have money in the market, maybe a brokerage account, maybe some long-term holdings, maybe stocks

Many contractors overpay taxes simply because they don’t understand timing. Cash vs accrual accounting isn’t about complexity—it’s about when income