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Accounting practices for construction businesses including job costing, WIP schedules, and retainage

Section 179D Before the Sunset: How Architects and Engineers Claim the Energy-Efficient Buildings Deduction by June 30, 2026

Section 179D lets architects, engineers, and contractors claim up to $5.94 per square foot in federal tax deductions on energy-efficient projects for tax-exempt building owners — but new claims sunset for projects starting construction after June 30, 2026 under the OBBBA.

Percentage of Completion vs Completed Contract: A Contractor's Guide to Construction Revenue Recognition

A side-by-side comparison of the Percentage of Completion (PCM) and Completed Contract (CCM) methods for construction revenue recognition, with worked examples, ASC 606 over-time criteria, the IRC Section 460 small contractor exception (~$31M for 2026), WIP schedule mechanics, and the overbilling/underbilling traps that wreck contractor cash flow.