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Tax, books and insurance for contractors

Every job needs a certificate, every sub needs a 1099 and every bid needs real costs. We keep all three ready.

General contractors, remodelers and specialty trades work with our office for job costing, subcontractor compliance, certified payroll, and general liability, workers compensation and commercial auto.

Reviewed by Orkun Ozkaymak, CPA, MBA·Clients in all 50 states and abroad

Construction and contractors

Projects, subs and certificates

Construction runs project by project. Owners want certificates before you start, subcontractors need W-9s and 1099s, and insurance premiums are audited against your payroll and sub costs every year.

Our office handles the accounting and the coverage together. The payroll we run is the payroll your workers compensation audit sees, and the certificates you need come from the same office.

Special needs

What makes construction different, and how we help

Where contractors save the most time and money.

01

Certificates before every job

General contractors and property owners require certificates of insurance, often with additional insured wording, before you can start.

How we helpOur agency issues certificates quickly and keeps your limits and endorsements matched to your contracts.

02

Uninsured subcontractors

If a sub has no workers compensation or liability coverage, your auditor can charge you for their payroll.

How we helpWe collect W-9s and certificates from every sub before payment and file 1099-NEC forms each January.

03

Premium audits

Workers compensation and general liability premiums are adjusted after the policy year based on payroll, class codes and sub costs.

How we helpWe keep payroll by class code and records ready, so audits are quick and fair.

04

Profit by job

Without job costing, it is hard to know which jobs made money and how to bid the next one.

How we helpWe set up QuickBooks with projects so every hour, material and sub cost lands on the right job.

Calendar

Filings we keep on schedule

The recurring deadlines contractors face most often. We track them for you and send reminders before anything is due.

  1. January 311099-NEC for subcontractorsFiled with the IRS and sent to each sub.
  2. QuarterlyForm 941 and state payrollWithholding and unemployment for crews.
  3. Each public jobCertified payrollPrevailing wage payroll records where required.
  4. After policy yearPremium auditPayroll and sub records for workers comp and liability.

Dates shown are for calendar-year filers. When a due date falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day.

QuickBooks Online

Books built for contractors

Your QuickBooks tracks every project, so you can compare bid to actual and price the next job with confidence.

Our office sets up QuickBooks Online with a chart of accounts designed for your industry and your entity type, mapped line by line to your tax return. Your books are ready for filing season all year.

Questions

What contractors ask us

Do I need to send 1099s to subcontractors?

Yes, for unincorporated subs you paid $600 or more in the year for services, due January 31. Collect a W-9 before the first payment so you have what you need.

Why did my workers comp bill go up after the audit?

Premiums are based on actual payroll by class code, and uninsured subs are often added as your payroll. Good records and collecting sub certificates keep audits fair.

How fast can I get a certificate of insurance?

Our agency can usually issue standard certificates the same business day. Special wording may need the carrier's approval.

Next step

Let's talk about your business

Request an insurance quote, or start your company with our office. Prefer to talk first? Book a time, virtual or in person.

Call the office773-536-9272Mon to Fri, 9:00am to 5:00pmtax@ozfield.cominsurance@ozfield.com