Description
IRC Section 460 requires taxpayers to account for long-term contracts using the percentage-of-completion method to recognize revenues and related costs. However, there are many exceptions available that can be tax-advantageous for contractors. These exceptions include qualifying home construction and small contractors.
Reg. Section 1.460-4 contains a list of permissible methods for long-term contracts, including the completed contract method. Eligible taxpayers can defer revenue recognition until a contract is at least 95% complete. Selecting the appropriate accounting method can substantially reduce a contractor's tax liability.
In addition to accounting methods, contractors can significantly reduce their tax burden by taking advantage of existing tax credits. Construction businesses that have developed new processes or improved efficiency could qualify for the R&D credit. Qualified contractors can benefit from the 179D deduction for design work on certain government and nonprofit facilities. Tax advisers working with construction contractors need to know the tax benefits available for these builders.
Listen as our panel of qualified construction experts points out tax-saving opportunities for construction businesses.
Presented By
Mr. Kim is a Director, Washington National Tax Services at PwC.
Ms. Pitzen has over 15 years of experience providing tax compliance, consulting, and advisory services with a focus on construction companies and their owners. A member of the firm’s construction tax leadership team, she works to enhance the firm’s industry knowledge, technical expertise, and service capabilities specific to our construction clients. Ms. Pitzen is also a member of the firms ESOP specialist team, helping clients to evaluate and navigate transitions to fully and partially ESOP owned structures. She specializes in mid‐to‐large sized contractors with a focus on multi‐state, closely held businesses, with complex structures. Ms. Pitzen has spent her career specializing in the specific tax and accounting issues that are unique to general and subcontractors, she excels at connecting intricate tax strategies with practical implementation for her clients. She is committed to identifying opportunities and maximizing tax savings for both contractors and their owners. Ms. Pitzen prides herself in her ability to build strong relationships with business owners and management, with the intent of developing lasting partnerships with our clients.
Mr. Warner has 15 years of experience providing compliance and consulting services to professional service firms, architecture/engineering firms, general contractors, speciality trades, and real estate entities.
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BARBRI is a NASBA CPE sponsor and this 110-minute webinar is accredited for 2.0 CPE credits.
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BARBRI is an IRS-approved continuing education provider offering certified courses for Enrolled Agents (EA) and Tax Return Preparers (RTRP).
Date + Time
- event
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- schedule
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
- Minimizing Tax for Construction Contractors - Introduction
- Accounting methods
- Cash vs. accrual
- Small contractor exemption
- Contract accounting methods
- Long-term contracts
- Defined
- Percentage-of-completion method
- Look-back method
- 10 percent deferral election
- Exceptions to IRC Section 460
- Long-term contracts
- Tax credits
- R&D
- 179D
- Other credits
- Depreciation, bonus depreciation, and Section 179 deductions
- Other considerations
The panel will cover these and other critical issues:
- Which taxpayers are required to utilize the percentage of completion method to recognize revenue
- When construction contractors should consider using the completed contract method
- How R&D credits offer tax savings to construction businesses
- How small businesses and home builders can benefit from and qualify for accounting method exceptions
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify taxpayers who qualify for the small business exemption
- Determine potential tax credits available to construction contractors
- Decide how bonus depreciation and Section 179 expensing can be utilized to reduce tax liability
- Ascertain exceptions and eligibility to percentage of completion reporting under IRC Section 460
- Field of Study: Taxes
- Level of Knowledge: Intermediate
- Advance Preparation: None
- Teaching Method: Seminar/Lecture
- Delivery Method: Group-Internet (via computer)
- Attendance Monitoring Method: Attendance is monitored electronically via a participant's PIN and through a series of attendance verification prompts displayed throughout the program
- Prerequisite: Three years+ business or public firm experience preparing complex tax forms and schedules, supervising other preparers or accountants. Specific knowledge and understanding of corporate taxation, including taxation of businesses, accounting methods, net operating losses and loss limitations; familiarity with net operating loss carry-backs and carry-forwards.
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BARBRI is an IRS-approved continuing education provider offering certified courses for Enrolled Agents (EA) and Tax Return Preparers (RTRP).
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