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Who We HelpBookkeeping for Painting Contractors
Painting businesses have straightforward materials but complex job tracking, variable crew sizes, and cash flow challenges tied to project timelines and progress billing.
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The Specific Challenges We Solve
Progress Billing Revenue Recognition
Larger painting projects often involve progress draws — at mobilization, at midpoint, and at completion. Revenue recognition timing matters for accurate monthly financials. We recognize income as work is performed, not when you invoice.
Employee vs. Subcontractor Crew
Many painting contractors use a mix of W-2 employees and 1099 subcontractors depending on job size and timeline. The classification has significant tax and legal implications — we review every arrangement and make sure you're compliant from day one.
Material Cost Allocation per Job
Paint, primer, supplies, and equipment rentals need to be allocated to the correct job for meaningful job costing. We set up the tracking so your margin analysis reflects actual project economics — not a blended rate across all jobs.
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.
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.
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