July marks the halfway point of the year and is generally an ideal time for manufacturers to assess their tax situation and plan appropriate strategies for reducing their 2024 tax liability. Bearing in mind that every company’s situation is unique,…

The construction and real estate industries face distinct business and tax challenges due to potential complex operational structures, extended project timelines, compliance requirements and regulatory environments. If you are a general contractor, specialty subcontractor, developer, engineering firm or architectural firm, we have the experienced professionals that know the industry and have the expertise in financial operations, tax planning and reporting to meet your current needs and future goals.
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How can we help?
We understand that the construction and real estate industry has unique challenges, such as fluctuating cash flow, contract complexities, compliance requirements, and tax regulations. Our construction, real estate and design team has the experience and determination to resolve these challenges by providing you with the guidance and expertise we have developed over thirty years in assisting our clients within the industry. Our goal is to assist your company in meeting your current needs and future goals.
We work with our clients to help them provide the reliable financial data that they need to satisfy stakeholders such as investors, lenders, sureties, and regulatory authorities. We offer tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities while also providing tax compliance services to assure that all reporting is done in compliance with existing tax laws and regulations.
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What can you expect when working with LB Carlson?
Our professionals have the industry knowledge, experience, and dedication to resolve the challenges of financial and tax reporting you face during each stage of your business. By being proactive, we get to know the operational aspects of our clients allowing us to uncover planning opportunities that can contribute to cost saving and increased profitability. Our construction group has over 40 years of experience and we pride ourselves in maintaining continuous successful client relationships through the entirety of that time.
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