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Accounting Built for Construction & Trades

Construction runs on job costing, progress billing, subcontractor 1099s and heavy equipment — and generic books hide which jobs actually make money. We give you per-job clarity and clean tax filing.

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From $249 · /mo
  • Job costing & progress billing
  • Subcontractor 1099 tracking
  • Equipment depreciation handled
  • Filed by a CPA & EA team
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In construction and the trades, profit lives at the job level — and a top-line P&L hides it. Add subcontractors, progress billing and expensive equipment, and the accounting gets tricky fast. Here's how we handle it.

Job costing is the whole game

A contractor can look profitable overall while losing money on specific jobs. Without job-level costing you can't tell which bids work and which bleed.

  • Costs tracked by job, not just lumped into one P&L
  • Materials, labor and subs allocated to the right project
  • Progress billing and retainage handled correctly

Subcontractors and equipment

Trades run on subcontractors and gear, both of which carry tax traps if handled loosely.

  • 1099s for subs filed correctly, with classification risk flagged
  • Equipment and vehicle depreciation set up to maximise deductions
  • Section 179 and bonus depreciation applied where they help

Not sure if a worker is a sub or an employee? Run the 1099 vs W-2 calculator.

Key takeaway: Per-job costing tells you which work to bid, and clean sub and equipment handling protects your margin and your tax position.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you set up job costing in my books?

Yes. We structure your bookkeeping so every cost ties to a job, giving you true per-project profitability.

Do you handle subcontractor 1099s?

Yes. We track subcontractor payments through the year and file accurate 1099s, flagging any worker-classification risk.

Can you maximise equipment deductions?

We apply depreciation, Section 179 and bonus depreciation where they benefit you, so big equipment purchases lower your tax bill correctly.

How much does construction accounting cost?

Plans start at $249/mo based on job volume and complexity. Get a free quote for an exact figure.

Know which jobs make money

Get job-costed books, sub tracking and tax filing from one CPA & EA team.

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