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Bookkeeping for General Contractors

General contractors manage complex job costing, subcontractor coordination, and retainage that most bookkeeping systems aren't built to handle. We are.

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No obligation · 30-minute call · Federally authorized Enrolled Agent

The Specific Challenges We Solve

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Job Costing Across Multiple Projects

Knowing which projects are profitable — and which are bleeding money — requires job-level tracking that most bookkeepers don't set up correctly. We build the chart of accounts and tracking structure so you can see P&L per project, not just overall.

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Subcontractor 1099-NEC Filing

Missing or incorrect 1099-NEC filings for subcontractors trigger IRS penalties. We track every sub payment throughout the year — cash, check, and ACH — and handle year-end 1099 filing automatically so nothing is missed.

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Retainage Accounting

Retainage held by owners against your contract — and held by you against your subs — needs to be tracked separately from regular AR and AP. We account for it correctly so your financial statements reflect what you're actually owed.

A Bookkeeper Who's Also a Federally authorized Enrolled Agent

Most bookkeepers categorize transactions and hand you a report. Simple Books Now does that — and our Licensed EA can also represent you before the IRS, file your business and personal tax returns, and advise on tax strategy year-round. One firm. No referrals. No gaps.

Licensed by the IRS — can represent you in audits, notices, and collections
Combines bookkeeping and tax strategy in one flat monthly engagement
Direct access to Luisa — no junior staff, no support queue
Serves clients in all 50 states — fully remote
Books delivered by the 15th of each month
Flat monthly rate — no hourly billing or surprise invoices

Ready to Get Your Books in Order?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. She knows the numbers for your type of business and will give you a clear picture of what we can do.

Book a Free Consultation

No obligation · Flat monthly rates · Federally authorized Enrolled Agent