With the April 17 individual income tax filing deadline behind you (or with your 2017 tax return on the back burner if you filed for an extension), you may be hoping to not think about taxes for the next several…
The construction and real estate industries face distinct business and tax challenges due to potential complex operational structures, extended project timelines, compliance requirements and regulatory environments. If you are a general contractor, specialty subcontractor, developer, engineering firm or architectural firm, we have the experienced professionals that know the industry and have the expertise in financial operations, tax planning and reporting to meet your current needs and future goals.
Our nationwide client base includes:
- Commercial general building contractors
- Industrial contractors
- Construction management contractors
- Heavy and civil engineering contractors
- Specialty contractors including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, structural and roofing
- Residential contractors
- Architectural and engineering firms
- Residential developers
- Commercial developers
- Hospitality developers
How can we help?
We understand that the construction and real estate industry has unique challenges, such as fluctuating cash flow, contract complexities, compliance requirements, and tax regulations. Our construction, real estate and design team has the experience and determination to resolve these challenges by providing you with the guidance and expertise we have developed over thirty years in assisting our clients within the industry. Our goal is to assist your company in meeting your current needs and future goals.
We work with our clients to help them provide the reliable financial data that they need to satisfy stakeholders such as investors, lenders, sureties, and regulatory authorities. We offer tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities while also providing tax compliance services to assure that all reporting is done in compliance with existing tax laws and regulations.
Our services include:
- Attest Services
- Due Diligence and Agreed Upon Procedures
- Job Costing and Profitability Analysis
- Budgeting and Cash Flow Forecasting and Planning
- M&A
- Tax Planning and Compliance
- Tax credits and incentives including R & D, Section 179D and Opportunity Zone planning
- Sales and Use Tax
- Cost Segregation
- Look-back Calculations
- Multi-state Tax Compliance Including Apportionment and Nexus Determination
- Succession Planning
What can you expect when working with LB Carlson?
Our professionals have the industry knowledge, experience, and dedication to resolve the challenges of financial and tax reporting you face during each stage of your business. By being proactive, we get to know the operational aspects of our clients allowing us to uncover planning opportunities that can contribute to cost saving and increased profitability. Our construction group has over 40 years of experience and we pride ourselves in maintaining continuous successful client relationships through the entirety of that time.
