Accounting & Tax for Contractors and Trades in Utah
Bookkeeping, tax, and planning built for the way trades actually run, from job costs and subs to equipment, vehicles, and payroll.
What you get
Trades businesses do not struggle because the work is bad. They struggle because the numbers are messy: job costs are unclear, subcontractor paperwork piles up, equipment and vehicle deductions get missed, and cash is tight even when the schedule is full.
We work with contractors and trades across Utah to keep the books clean, the taxes optimized, and the cash flow visible, so you actually know which jobs make money and keep more of what you earn.
What's included
- Job-level bookkeeping so you see profit per project
- Subcontractor tracking and 1099 filing
- Equipment, tools, and vehicle deduction strategy
- Payroll setup and support for your crew
- Quarterly tax planning to avoid cash crunches
- Entity and S-corp review as you grow
Why it matters
The difference it makes
Know your job margins
See which jobs and crews actually make money, not just total revenue.
Capture trade deductions
Equipment, tools, mileage, and vehicles handled correctly, not missed.
Smooth out cash flow
Plan for taxes and slow seasons so a busy schedule does not mean an empty account.
Built for the trades
Subs, 1099s, and payroll handled by people who understand how trades run.
Transparent, up-front pricing
We quote contractor bookkeeping after a quick health check, and business returns generally start at $750. You get a clear scope and price before any work begins.
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