California is its own tax jurisdiction with its own traps. The pass-through entity tax election, sales and use tax on materials you furnish and install, contract and freelancer rules, and what happens when you take work across state lines.

12 Apr
California & Multi-State

If you’ve ever had a job site hit by a flood, wildfire, or storm — you know the physical damage can be devastating. But here’s something most contractors don’t know: the IRS makes it tough to get a tax break for personal casualty or theft losses… and the OBBBA didn’t change that much.

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Here’s the breakdown Bad news first:Until 2026, you can only deduct a personal casualty loss (like a fire or theft) if it’s part of a federally declared disaster.Even then…
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12 Apr
California & Multi-State

If you’re a contractor in California, and you hire independent pros to help your construction business (e.g. estimator, bookkeeper, marketing consultant, or designer — not your field crew), note that starting January 1, 2025, the Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA / SB 988) requires written contracts for freelance jobs worth $250+ (or ongoing work over 120 days).

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That contract must include:- Both parties’ names & addresses- Scope of work, rate, and payment terms- Payment due date (or how it’s determined)- When the freelancer must submit inv
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