Key Tax Strategies for Contractors
1. Equipment and Vehicle Deductions
From trucks to excavators, your equipment is the backbone. We help you leverage Section 179 expensing and bonus depreciation to write off heavy equipment, tools, and vehicles faster, maximizing deductions while keeping cash available for growth. Bonus depreciation is back, permanently, at 100% of equipment cost.
2. Project-Based Revenue Timing
Should you use the percentage-of-completion method, completed-contract method or cash basis method of accounting? The right choice can significantly lower your taxable income in high-revenue years. We work with you to select and implement the method that fits your project pipeline and long-term goals.
3. Seasonal Considerations
Construction in Jackson follows the rhythm of the mountains, booming summers, slower winters. We align your tax strategy with the local business cycle so you can manage cash flow and payroll even during the off-season.
4. Payroll and Subcontractor Compliance
Contractors juggle W-2 employees, subcontractors, and prevailing wage requirements. We advise you making sure payroll taxes, 1099s, and compliance filings are correct and on time, so you avoid penalties and headaches.
5. Multi-State and Sales Tax Rules
If your projects take you across state lines, you may be facing unexpected tax obligations. We help you stay compliant with multi-state sales tax, material purchases, and tax nexus rules, protecting your margins from costly mistakes.