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Home » Topic » Business » Finance

Three Best Tax Reform Changes for Contractors

by Joseph Molloy | Jun 6, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance | Taxes

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act comes with many positive aspects, regardless of its less-than-stellar reputation. Following are three ways TCJA benefits construction contractors.

GPS Fleet Systems Help Drive Safety and the Bottom Line

by Kevin Aries | Jun 3, 2019
Business | Equipment | Finance | Fleet Management | Vehicles

Whether it’s providing near real-time location updates, reducing breakdowns or improving vehicle security, GPS fleet tracking solutions can provide numerous benefits to help fleet managers keep their teams and vehicles on the road and safe this summer.

Solve Construction Challenges With Intelligent Information Management

by Mika Javanainen | May 31, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance | Productivity | Project Management

Construction companies face numerous pressures—some of which can be mitigated by a simple information management strategy. Through a unified, consolidated document management system, construction companies can increase efficiency and productivity.

Entity Structure for Contractors Under the New Tax Law

by Ashley McDougle, James Lundy, Ashlie Forum | May 30, 2019
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Taxes

It is important to analyze the unique characteristics of each business while considering the federal and state tax implications and the business’ long-term intentions to pick the right entity structure.

Four Common Mistakes That Hurt a Construction Company’s Cash Flow

by Aki Merced | May 21, 2019
Business | Business Development | Finance

Cash flow issues are some of the biggest challenges of all business owners. By taking note of potential pitfalls in business operations, construction business owners can mitigate future issues and keep the company in the black.

Avoid Misunderstanding the Importance of Contract Ratios

by Robert Mercado, Megan Moriarty | May 15, 2019
Accounting | Business | Contracts | Finance | Legal and Regulatory

Without a proper understanding of the ratios specific to the construction industry, contractors run the risk of compromising their financial strength.

Depreciation Rules Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

by Martin C. McCarthy | May 8, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance | Taxes

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 changed the depreciation rules for qualified real property. Contractors need to be aware of these changes, as well as how certain assets need to be depreciated or expensed under TCJA.

Rethinking Fleet Financing to Improve Bottom Line Results

by Everett Cole | May 6, 2019
Business | Equipment | Finance | Fleet Management | Vehicles

The construction sector is stabilizing following a period of rapid growth. While fundamentals are healthy, experienced contractors understand that whether a long phase of stability or a downturn is on horizon, it’s important to adjust their fleet management and business operations strategies accordingly.
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