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Finding (and keeping) skilled workers has been one of the biggest challenges in construction the last few years. Starting in
Most construction firms overlook R&D tax credits, missing out on $50K+ annually. Here’s how to claim your share: Step 1:
Episode 170 — LinkedIn Content LinkedIn Write-Up Contractors think a rental loss automatically cuts taxes. A lot of the time,
🚧 Contractors: If your bookkeeping is a mess, your profits are too. You can build anything… but if your numbers
Here’s something most contractors haven’t heard yet 👇 Starting in 2026, the IRS is making the Employer Credit for Paid
E159 LI – R&E Tax Windfall Before Deadline Most contractors hear “R&D tax deductions” and immediately think: “That doesn’t apply
Trump’s New Tax Bill: What Small Businesses Need to Know On May 12, President Trump introduced a comprehensive tax proposal
Friday, 2026-05-29 — Your Kids Are a Tax Write-Off A contractor walked into my office last month. Three kids. Ten-year
Contractors: The S-Corp “Loss Write-Off” Advantage Nobody Explains Simply Most contractors think S-Corps are only about: 💰 “Saving self-employment tax.”
Major tax reform is on the horizon, and your clients are facing unprecedented uncertainty about their tax future. These proposed
Most construction contractors think tax savings come from deductions alone. That’s incomplete. A smarter compensation structure can reduce waste too.
If you spend $𝟯𝟬𝟬 on a holiday gift basket for a referral partner… The IRS says you can deduct… ✔
If you own an S-Corp and work in the business, the IRS expects you to pay yourself a reasonable salary.
Most contractors think they have a sales problem. More jobs. More leads. More revenue. But here’s the reality… You’re not
🎄 My Christmas Gift to Contractors On Christmas Day, I wanted to do something simple and meaningful for contractors who
You can legally pay yourself $21,000 in tax-free income using the Augusta Rule—but most contractors have no idea how. Here’s
As we head into Thanksgiving🦃, I’ve been reflecting on this past year. It’s definitely been challenging — both personally and
💡 What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About the Excess Business Loss Rule (IRC §461(l)) As we move deeper
💼 The Hidden Advantages of a Defined Benefit Plan When most people hear defined benefit plan, they think of big
Most contractors don’t get in trouble with the IRS because they’re dishonest. They get in trouble because they guess. If
For contractors, retirement planning isn’t about age. It’s about tax control. Every extra dollar you earn can lose 35–45% to
An IRS audit isn’t about whether you’re a good person. It’s about whether your numbers look believable. Contractors face higher
Most contractors default to an S Corp because they’ve been told it “saves taxes.” But that advice can cost you—especially