– ER Child Care Credit
Finding (and keeping) skilled workers has been one of the biggest challenges in construction the last few year...
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BRRRR
Most contractors don’t realize this, but you’re uniquely positioned to dominate the BRRRR strategy.
BRRRR = Bu...
S Corps
“S corp saves taxes.”
Sometimes true.
Sometimes very expensive advice.
An S corporation is not a badge of succ...
R&D Tax Credit for construction
Most construction firms overlook R&D tax credits, missing out on $50K+ annually. Here's how to claim your ...
Passive Loss Tax Trap
Episode 170 — LinkedIn Content
LinkedIn Write-Up
Contractors think a rental loss automatically cuts taxes.
A ...
Bookkeeping
🚧 Contractors: If your bookkeeping is a mess, your profits are too.
You can build anything…
but if your number...
45S Paid Family Medical Leave
Here’s something most contractors haven’t heard yet 👇
Starting in 2026, the IRS is making the Employer Credit ...
R&E Tax Windfall Before Deadline
E159 LI - R&E Tax Windfall Before Deadline
Most contractors hear "R&D tax deductions" and immediately ...
Trump New Tax Bill
Trump’s New Tax Bill: What Small Businesses Need to Know
On May 12, President Trump introduced a comprehensiv...
Your Kids Are a Tax Write-Off
Friday, 2026-05-29 — Your Kids Are a Tax Write-Off
A contractor walked into my office last month. Three kids....
S-Corp Loss Write-off Advantage
Contractors: The S-Corp “Loss Write-Off” Advantage Nobody Explains Simply
Most contractors think S-Corps are o...
Upcoming Tax Changes
Major tax reform is on the horizon, and your clients are facing unprecedented uncertainty about their tax futu...
Fringe Benefits Save Taxes
Most construction contractors think tax savings come from deductions alone.
That’s incomplete.
A smarter com...
Business Gifts
If you spend $𝟯𝟬𝟬 on a holiday gift basket for a referral partner…
The IRS says you can deduct…
✔ $𝟮𝟱.
Not $25...
Reasonable Comp
If you own an S-Corp and work in the business, the IRS expects you to pay yourself a reasonable salary.
Not so...
Finding Money in Your Business
Most contractors think they have a sales problem.
More jobs. More leads. More revenue.
But here’s the reality…...
Christmas Offer
🎄 My Christmas Gift to Contractors
On Christmas Day, I wanted to do something simple and meaningful for contra...
Augusta Rule Strategy
You can legally pay yourself $21,000 in tax-free income using the Augusta Rule—but most contractors have no id...
Thanksgiving Message
As we head into Thanksgiving🦃, I’ve been reflecting on this past year. It’s definitely been challenging — both...
Business Loss Rule
💡 What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About the Excess Business Loss Rule (IRC §461(l))
As we move deeper ...
Defined Benefit Plans
💼 The Hidden Advantages of a Defined Benefit Plan
When most people hear defined benefit plan, they think of bi...
Estimated Tax Payments
Most contractors don’t get in trouble with the IRS because they’re dishonest.
They get in trouble because they...
Contractor Retirement Plan Options
For contractors, retirement planning isn’t about age.
It’s about tax control.
Every extra dollar you earn can ...
Audit Proofing Your Contractor Business
An IRS audit isn’t about whether you’re a good person.
It’s about whether your numbers look believable.
Contra...
Benefits of a C-Corp
Most contractors default to an S Corp because they’ve been told it “saves taxes.”
But that advice can cost you...