The numbers contractors need
- Job costing: labor, materials, subs and equipment tracked by job, so you know which jobs make money and bid the next one smarter.
- Cash flow planning: deposits, progress billing, retainage and slow-paying customers all squeeze cash. We forecast it so payroll is never a scramble.
- Clean books for bonding and lenders when you bid bigger work or finance equipment.
Payroll and subcontractors
We run crew payroll, handle Oregon payroll taxes and Paid Leave Oregon, and collect W-9s from subcontractors so 1099s are easy. We also help you think through whether workers should be employees or subcontractors, one of the costliest mistakes in the trades.
Tax strategies for the trades
- Timing trucks, trailers and equipment with Section 179 and 100% bonus depreciation
- Choosing the right entity and owner salary
- Accounting methods for long-term contracts; smaller contractors often qualify for simpler methods
- Retirement plans that shelter income in good years
- Vehicle and mileage records that hold up
Common questions
Do you work with small contractors, or only large ones?
Both. Many of our construction clients are owner-operators and small crews.