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Construction contractors and sales tax

TaxConnex

Construction contractors have a tough job these days, given labor shortages, supply-chain headaches and mushrooming regulation. Generally, a business in the construction industry is performing a service, and most services are excluded from sales and use tax. Lump-sum and separated (itemized) contracts.

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Practical Tips To Improve Your Construction Marketing Strategy

Randal DeHart

Stepping up your marketing game as a construction business owner is always a welcome topic in my client conversations. So, if you're looking to do some construction business promotions to attract more quality clients, what do you do, especially on your own? Here are some practical tips that I highly suggest to consider:

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Preventing Fraud in your Construction Company

RogerRossmeisl

Fraud is costly for all victimized companies, but it’s even worse in the construction sector. Some types of fraud are more prevalent in the construction industry, particularly payroll and billing fraud. The post Preventing Fraud in your Construction Company appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION SECTOR CHALLENGES

Menzies

The property and construction sector has experienced real challenges of late. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The property and construction sector comprises a wide range of professional services including architects, surveyors, planners and estate agents. Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. CLICK HERE.

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Construction for accountants

Accounting Today

Kit Dickinson of ADP shares the latest issues in the construction industry, and what they need from their CPAs.

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Mastering Tone For Construction Company Connections

Randal DeHart

Mastering the right tone is critical when connecting and communicating with people in the construction business. For small construction businesses, email is frequently the preferred way to communicate with new leads, customers, and employees – but if you haven't mastered your tone, the meaning of your message may be lost.

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Construction Business Practices For Getting Paid And Paying Yourself

Randal DeHart

Running a small construction business may seem like hopping from one task to another, needing more support and guidance. That can make it tempting to let some to-dos on your checklist slide, especially those related to finances, which can be challenging and are often outside your preferred skill set or experience.