Construction Tax Services

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Construction Companies

Polston Tax has a team of tax attorneys and certified public accountants (CPAs) who are experienced in financial matters relevant to taxes in the construction business. We focus on supporting small companies and self-employed individuals in the industry. Common clients include contract laborers, home builders, bricklayers and landscapers. We handle complex reporting and tax requirements so you can focus more time on what you do best.

Our professionals grasp the distinct bookkeeping ramifications and tax obligations that stem from the industry’s project-based nature. We will develop an individualized solution for your construction project’s financial records and tax obligations. Polston Tax will protect you against violations and defend your interests before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Maximize Your Construction Tax Returns

As a construction contractor or small company, you may take on numerous projects, such as custom homes, chimney building, irrigation system installation and site preparation. Tax credits help you reduce the amount of money owed in taxes. It’s best to consult with tax professionals to fully understand the opportunities offered by national and state governments. Our team identifies advanced strategies to reduce your tax bill.

Individual states also contribute various incentives that may apply to construction businesses, including for actions like:

•   Installing solar systems in new constructions

•   Revitalizing downtown areas

•   Training an apprentice

•   Preserving historic properties

As a construction company, you may qualify for various federal credits, including:

  • Fuel Tax Credit (FTC): If you operate off-highway machinery for business use, you can subtract from your taxes for that equipment. This is a refund of federal excise taxes paid on fuel and is not an income tax credit.
  • Historic Tax Credit (HTC): Renovating historic buildings qualifies you for an incentive that covers 20% of eligible expenses you incur during the process. You can claim this credit over a period of five years.
  • Low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC): You may get this perk if you build or rehabilitate rental housing for low-income households. This incentive encourages builders to create affordable housing. Claim the LIHTC over a duration of 10 years. The credit percentage — typically 4% or 9% — depends on the project’s financing.
  • Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): Your construction business may qualify for a reduction if you employ those from groups who have previously faced employment barriers. These individuals include certain veterans, ex-felons and people who have faced long-term unemployment. The credit amount varies based on the employee’s target group and hours worked in the first year.

Tax and Accounting Resolution and Representation

Polston Tax can help your small construction company handle financials and taxes with accounting and tax resolution. Partner with us to ensure accurate revenue reporting, compliant expense deduction and just tax fulfillment:

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Advanced Tax-Saving Opportunities

 

Beyond standard credits, we help your business with:

  • Energy-efficient building incentives: If your projects involve energy-efficient designs or upgrades, you could be eligible for tax benefits.
  • Research & Development (R&D) tax credit: Developing innovative building processes, improving structural designs or experimenting with new materials can qualify your company for the R&D tax credit.

 

 

Tax Planning and Recordkeeping

We can consult and collaborate with you to simplify cost and income tracking. Our services improve the accuracy of financial reports and will establish a clearer understanding of your financial picture.

Polston Tax will maintain precise accounting records through diligent job costing, progress billing, retention accounting or cash accounting. Our skills enable us to establish and maintain an effective system that addresses your challenges. By following specific practices for reporting deferred and partial payments, we help businesses meet reporting requirements unique to construction. If you have contracts that are not completed within the same tax year, we provide guidance on complex accounting methods, such as the Percentage-of-Completion Method (PCM), which the IRS often requires for recognizing revenue on long-term projects. If you have employees, we can manage payroll, or we can track owner draws for self-employed contractors.

Polston Tax strengthens reporting infrastructures to streamline construction industry tax services. Our precise implementation of progress billing, retention accounting and other strategies ensures you pay the correct amount in taxes, even when fulfilling long-term contracts. We can also help you handle tax forms like 1099 reporting for subcontractors and sales tax reporting for materials. Through ongoing reporting, we help you avoid year-end surprises and take advantage of applicable tax benefits.

A critical aspect of reporting involves navigating worker classification. We help you correctly classify workers and manage complex State and Local Tax (SALT) obligations. Construction work across multiple jurisdictions creates varied requirements for income tax nexus, sales and use tax on materials and other local taxes.

We can help you organize and review financial documents like project invoices, material receipts and subcontractor payments, helping properly categorize costs. Our services also include ensuring compliance with 1099 reporting requirements. We also navigate deductions like vehicle expenses and equipment depreciation, determining which qualify for immediate write-offs and which need to be depreciated over time.

We can work with you year-round to minimize tax liability and increase profitability. Our tax planning knowledge helps you understand the tax implications of equipment purchases, project completion dates, fluctuating seasonal income and other everyday situations among self-employed contractors or small businesses.

A cornerstone of our planning services involves capitalizing on depreciation. We help you utilize powerful deductions like Section 179 expensing, which allows for an immediate deduction on qualifying equipment purchases up to the annual limit.

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What Are the Benefits of Partnering With Tax Professionals?

  • Navigate complex tax reporting with ease: Stay audit-ready with services that handle your unique reporting challenges.
  • Save time and money with our experience: Focus on your operations while we oversee all your tax and accounting needs, help you avoid costly filing errors and identify construction-specific deductions.
  • Minimize IRS issues withtax defense: Have peace of mind knowing we are here to support your tax and accounting strategies through every step of the process.
  • Strategic tax planning for long-term success: We help you structure your business for optimal tax efficiency, turning your compliance into a competitive advantage.
  • Stay ahead with comprehensive tax solutions: Our year-round advice helps you make smart decisions long before taxes are due.

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What I’ve learned working with various CPA’s over the years is that if they don’t truly understand your business model, then you are probably paying too much in taxes. This is precisely why I recommend Polston, because they will look under the hood of your company and implement effective tax reduction strategies tailored to your vertical. Tax laws are constantly changing, which is why I find it crucial to have solid accounting expertise in your corner.

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Why Trust Polston Tax for Construction Tax Services?

With an exclusive focus on tax resolution and planning, we are a reliable choice for any small construction company, contractor or subcontractor. At Polston Tax in Moore, Oklahoma, we maintain a nationwide network of financial and tax professionals who understand your industry’s requirements, including unique situations like project-based income and expenses.

Our nationwide presence means we know how tax regulations vary in different areas. We can provide tailored services suited to your business location. Our team stays up to date on tax law changes so you always have the most recent advice. The case managers, accountants and tax attorneys within our firm collaborate to streamline your financial management and tax compliance.

Our approach has made a tangible difference in the financial health of construction businesses, earning us accolades such as an A rating from the Better Business Bureau. Our company has existed since 2001, giving us an in-depth perspective on the tax and accounting industry.

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