Three Best Tax Reform Changes for Contractors
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.
Entity Structure for Contractors Under the New Tax Law
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.
How Contractors Can Thrive Despite Tariffs and Labor Shortages
How can contractors weather this perfect storm of escalating costs and a shortage of workers? Here are a few tips.
Depreciation Rules Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
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.
Everything Contractors Need to Know About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Although the total impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will only be determined with time, certain changes that begin with the 2018 tax year will have an immediate impact on contractors.
Will Opportunity Zones Accelerate Gentrification or Spur Critical Investment in Distressed Areas?
State and local officials will need to play a critical role in layering incentives to direct opportunity zone investment in projects with the greatest long-term benefits to local communities.
Construction Industry Continues to See Benefits of Tax Reform
While divided government and an impending presidential election year typically heighten the battle over ideas and new legislative proposals, it is critical for the construction industry to continue pushing for fairer and simpler tax policies.
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Will Impact Construction Contractors
The new tax law has a special calculation based on 20 percent of business income, with some limitations. Now is the time to structure out the limitations.
