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Home » Topic » Business » Taxes

Ready to Mobilize in 2021: 10 Things Every Contractor Should Consider

by Carl Oliveri | May 11, 2021
Business | Finance | Taxes

Everyone has their own descriptions of the type of year 2020 was. Words like “challenging,” “uncertain,” “reinvention,” “THE election” come to mind, but perhaps the catchall description is “unprecedented.” It is not often that the [...]

How Small and Mid-Sized Construction Companies Can Overcome Increased Taxes and Restrictions

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Business | Economy | Finance | Taxes

Among current business and industry issues, two stand out in the minds of small and mid-sized construction companies: tax increases and banking restrictions. After years of lower taxes, it almost seems inevitable they will rise, [...]

New Lease Accounting Standard: Deferred But Not Forgotten

by Robert Mercado, Michelle Johnson | Apr 30, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Taxes

Although the new lease standard implementation has been deferred, contractors must review current and future lease agreements to proactively position and prepare the entity’s financials.

Small Businesses Get Tax Credit for Providing Vaccine PTO

by Peter Comstock | Apr 27, 2021
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

On April 21, President Biden announced a paid leave tax credit under the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319) that will help offset the cost for employers to provide full pay for any time their employees need to get a COVID-19 vaccination.

Actions to Take After Receiving a Paycheck Protection Program Loan

by Sonia Desai, Sean Muller | Mar 24, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Taxes

The multiple rounds of PPP reform are intended to offer greater relief to business owners. However, the changes also introduced questions around the tax treatment of PPP loans and their forgiveness under the PPP.

Go Green, Save Green: Permanently Extended Tax Deduction Creates Business Opportunity

by David Gair, Joe Virene | Mar 2, 2021
Accounting | Markets | Taxes

One of the provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 made the energy-efficient commercial building tax deduction permanent. Used carefully, the deduction can allow economic incentives to work for businesses and governments with very tight budgets.

Uncertainty Brings More Opportunities for Private Contractors

by David E. Gibbs | Feb 10, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Taxes

While the industry continues to experience an increase in residential construction, other sectors are not doing as well. Private contractors in sectors that are declining should consider changing how they do business, what they produce or both.

Tax Planning for 2021: What Can Construction Firms Do?

by Cory Bunyard | Dec 30, 2020
Accounting | Business | Finance | Taxes

In this environment of increased uncertainty, tax planning is not only possible, it is a critical step in preparing for 2021.
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