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Deductions, filings, payroll and benefits changes, Section 179, and planning notes for business owners.
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If you run a Florida construction or specialty contractor company ($1M–$5M in revenue), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates a powerful, cash-flow-friendly deduction in 2025.
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Here is some good news if you run a construction or contractor company in Florida doing $1M to $5M in annual revenue: If you plan to buy equipment, vehicles, computers, or tools, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) restored 100% bonus depreciation for most business property.
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Florida construction businesses face unique accounting challenges -particularly when managing taxes and cash flow. One of the most critical decisions construction firms must navigate is using cash or accrual accounting methods. Each approach has distinct benefits and implications, especially at tax time.
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As a Florida construction or trades business owner, we know that one or more of your team members may have to stay late on a job site or take care of a customer emergency. Providing meals for these dedicated employees isn't just a nice gesture—it's also an excellent opportunity to enjoy a valuable tax benefit.
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If you're running a construction or contractor business in Florida - whether based in Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, or anywhere else - you may have heard of the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). While most headlines have focused on tax cuts and family credits, a provision directly affects your workforce: a new tax deduction for overtime pay.
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We work with many construction firms and contractors throughout Florida. If you are in the construction or trades industries, chances are you pay other contractors! Here's some good news.
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Does your business own a shop or warehouse? Check to see if you might be able to turn that company‐owned shop or warehouse into a tax advantage!\n\nIf you own the building your business works out of and lease it to your own company, you can often set yourself up for substantial tax savings.
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The recent tax bill includes helpful deductions for small business owners—and avoided scheduled individual rate increases. Here is what to know about expensing, Section 179, QBI, and individual breaks.
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IRS disaster relief for Hurricane Milton in declared Florida areas: extended filing and payment deadlines, payroll and excise rules, and how casualty losses work on Form 4684.
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Extension filing for partnerships and S-corps, October 15 for many individuals, and quarterly estimated tax basics—including safe harbors and the IRS withholding estimator.
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When business meals are 50% vs 100% deductible, fringe-benefit treatment for regular employee meals, and the records that survive an IRS review.
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Solid books, the right entity choice, and year-round planning—three levers HVAC and plumbing owners use to reduce tax stress and capture legitimate savings.
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Section 179 expensing and bonus depreciation for equipment purchases—what Florida HVAC and plumbing owners should discuss with their accountant before big buys.
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Ordinary and necessary expenses in practice: advertising, professional fees, office costs, rent (including home office), and wages—with pointers to IRS Pub. 535.
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