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WIP schedule

What Is a WIP Schedule? A Guide for Houston Construction Companies

Running a construction business in Houston means managing several active job sites at once. You chase payments, manage crews, and ask one key question: Is each project making money? For...
Bonus Deprecitation blog post from Jones CPA Group

Section 179 vs. Bonus Depreciation: Year-End Equipment Buying Guide for Houston Contractors

If you're planning to buy an excavator, a skid steer, or a new work truck before the end of 2026, you can likely deduct the full cost on this year's...
CPA vs Bookkeeper

CPA vs. Bookkeeper for Houston Construction Companies: Which Do You Need?

Running a construction business in Houston means handling many jobs at once. You track job costs, run payroll, watch tax deadlines, and manage cash flow before reaching the job site....
Texas Sales Tax

Texas Sales Tax for Contractors: What Houston Construction Companies Need to Know

Figuring out texas sales tax for a construction job can be a headache. One project may use lump-sum billing, while another uses separated billing. Then, you may wonder which charges...
jones CPA blog for clothing tax writeoff

Can You Write Off Work Clothes on Your Taxes? A Guide for Houston Business Owners

Can You Write Off Work Clothes on Your Taxes? A Guide for Houston Business Owners If you run a business in Houston and you buy clothing specifically for work, it...
jones cpa tax change in texas blog post over image

5 Tax Changes Houston Small Business Owners Need to Act On Right Now

If you've been putting off a tax strategy review, 2026 is the wrong year to wait. The federal tax landscape shifted dramatically when the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)...
Underbilling vs Overbilling in Construction Accounting

Overbilling vs. Underbilling in Construction – What Each Means for Your Cash Flow and Profitability

Managing money on construction projects is key to your business's success. How you bill clients directly affects your cash flow. This, in turn, impacts your ability to pay crews, buy...
Retainage Accounting for Houston Construction Companies

Retainage Accounting for Houston Construction Companies

Retainage accounting is a big challenge for construction businesses in Houston. General contractors and subcontractors face withheld funds on projects. This can hurt cash flow and planning. In Houston, construction...