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The Accountant

Tax season doesn't have to be a shoebox problem.

The Problem

Most contractors hand their CPA a grocery bag of receipts in April and hope for the best. Thousands of dollars in deductions get missed. Hours get wasted. And the IRS notices when the numbers don't add up.

The Solution

Every receipt you text us, every invoice we generate, every material purchase we log — it's already organized and categorized. By the time tax season arrives, we hand your CPA a clean, sorted package. No scrambling, no missing deductions.

⏰ It's Not Too Late for 2025

We're early enough in 2026 that there's still time to get last year organized. If you can pull together your bank statements and any receipts you have, we'll help you sort through them, identify what's deductible, and build the record you need — before the filing deadline hits.

What We Manage For You

SHOWELL CONTRACTING
Tax Year 2025 · Readiness Report
MAR 6, 2026
72
Tax Readiness Score
Good — a few gaps to close before filing
Income (Invoices)100%
All 2025 invoices logged and reconciled ✓
Material Expenses82%
3 receipts from Nov–Dec still unsubmitted
Subcontractor Payments70%
⚠️ 2 subs paid over $600 — need W-9s for 1099 filing
Vehicle / Mileage40%
⚠️ No mileage log on file — significant deduction at risk
Tool & Equipment Purchases95%
Section 179 deduction candidates flagged ✓
📋 Action Items to Close the Gap
1. Send us your Nov–Dec receipt photos this week
2. Text J&C Electric and R&G Drywall for their W-9 forms
3. Estimate your 2025 job site mileage — we'll help you build the log
2025 Expense Log
Showell Contracting · Schedule C Ready
Total Deductible
$24,318
DescriptionCategoryAmount
Sherwin-Williams — Argos Paint
Mar 5, Receipt #SW-0328
Materials
$312.40
Home Depot — Drywall + Screws
Feb 28, Receipt #HD-1142
Materials
$218.90
J&C Electrical — Subcontract
Mar 5, Invoice #JC-650
Sub Labor
$650.00
Drylok Masonry Sealer ×4
Feb 14, Receipt #HD-0882
Materials
$87.60
DeWalt Circular Saw
Jan 12 — Sec. 179 candidate
Equipment
$289.00
Job Site Mileage — Q1 2025
Estimated 1,240 mi × $0.67
Vehicle
$830.80
By IRS Schedule C Category
Materials & Supplies$14,210
Subcontractor Labor$5,850
Tools & Equipment$2,140
Vehicle / Mileage$1,118
Total Deductible$24,318
1099-NEC Tracker — 2025
Showell Contracting · Filing deadline: Jan 31, 2026
What Is a 1099-NEC?

If you paid any subcontractor more than $600 in a calendar year, the IRS requires you to file a 1099-NEC for them. Missing these is one of the most common contractor tax mistakes — and one of the easiest to fix when your records are organized.

Subcontractor
Paid 2025
Status
J&C Electrical
Needs W-9 on file
$4,200
Needs W-9
R&G Drywall LLC
Needs W-9 on file
$2,800
Needs W-9
Tony Reyes Painting
W-9 on file ✓
$1,400
Ready
Sunrise Cleanup Crew
Under $600 threshold
$420
Exempt
⚠️ 2 subs need W-9s collected before 1099s can be filed. We'll draft the request messages for you — just approve and send.
CPA-Ready Tax Package
Showell Contracting · Tax Year 2025

Everything your accountant needs, in one organized package. No more back-and-forth emails asking for missing documents.

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Income Summary (All Invoices)
Total revenue: $87,400 · 24 invoices
✓ Ready
🧾
Expense Ledger — Schedule C
Total deductible: $24,318 · 47 line items
✓ Ready
📁
Receipt Photo Archive
52 receipts, organized by month and category
✓ Ready
📄
1099-NEC Prep (Subcontractors)
3 of 4 complete · 1 W-9 pending
In Progress
🚗
Mileage Log (IRS Form)
1,860 deductible miles · $1,246.20
✓ Ready
🔧
Section 179 Equipment List
4 tools over $500 — immediate deduction eligible
Needs Review
💡 Estimated tax savings from organized deductions: Based on your income level and tracked expenses, proper documentation of all deductions above could save you an estimated $6,200–$8,400 in federal taxes compared to an unorganized filing. This is why organization matters.