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Section 179
IRC Section 179 expensing election, annual deduction caps, phase-out thresholds, and qualifying property for small business equipment write-offs
Architecture Firm Bookkeeping: AIA B101 Phases, ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, and the KPIs That Predict Profitability
How independent architecture firms and design studios should handle AIA B101 phase billings, ASC 606 over-time revenue recognition, sub-consultant pass-throughs, W-2 vs 1099 classification, Section 179 depreciation, E&O insurance, multi-state nexus, and the Deltek Clarity KPIs (net multiplier ~3.0, utilization ~59%, overhead ~177%) that separate profitable studios from struggling ones.
The Bridal Shop Owner's Bookkeeping Guide: Special-Order Deposits, Consignment Inventory, and the KPIs That Matter
How independent bridal shop owners book special-order deposits under ASC 606, separate memo and consignment from owned inventory, navigate the ABC test for in-house seamstresses, handle multi-state sales tax after Wayfair, capitalize bridal suite buildouts, and track the operational KPIs that signal real profitability.
Inside the Coin Shop Ledger: AML Compliance, Spot-Price Inventory, and Buy-Sell Spread Accounting for Bullion and Numismatic Dealers
A working guide for owner-operators of coin and bullion shops covering ASC 606 revenue streams, spot-price inventory methods, Form 8300 and 1099-B triggers, 31 CFR 1027 AML duties, Section 408(m) IRA fulfillment, and the KPIs (buy-sell spread, turn-earn index, GMROI) that separate profitable shops from break-even ones.
Independent Donut Shop and Specialty Pastry Bakery Bookkeeping: A Field Guide to Revenue, Inventory, Payroll, and KPIs
An owner-operator's guide to independent bakery bookkeeping — six ASC 606 revenue streams, Section 263A inventory costing, W-2 vs 1099 classification, the Section 45B FICA tip credit, Section 179 equipment depreciation, multistate sales tax under Wayfair, and the prime-cost and sell-through KPIs that separate profitable bakeries from undercapitalized ones.
Escape Room Bookkeeping: ASC 606 Deferred Revenue, QIP Cost Segregation, and the RevPASH KPIs Independent Operators Track
A field guide for independent escape room and immersive entertainment operators covering ASC 606 deferred revenue on group bookings, no-show breakage, Section 179 and QIP cost segregation on custom sets, W-2 classification for game masters, and the RevPASH and per-room KPIs that separate strong venues from struggling ones.
Bookkeeping for the Independent Gun Store: A&D Books, Form 4473, ITAR, and Range KPIs
How ATF Type 01 FFL dealers should structure their books to reconcile the A&D bound book to the POS daily, recognize ASC 606 revenue across firearms, range, and training, capitalize indoor range buildouts under Section 179 and cost segregation, and track lane-hour and attach-rate KPIs that actually predict profitability.
Independent Handyman Bookkeeping: ASC 606, Section 179, Subcontractor Classification, and Per-Tech KPIs
A practical bookkeeping playbook for solo and two-to-five-truck handyman operators — ASC 606 treatment of time-and-materials and flat-rate work, state licensing dollar thresholds, W-2 vs 1099 subcontractor exposure under the 2024 DOL rule and state ABC tests, Section 179 and de minimis safe harbor for trucks and tools, and the four KPIs that show whether the schedule is profitable.
Independent Home Inspector Bookkeeping: Schedule C, ASC 606, and the KPIs That Predict Survival
How solo and multi-inspector home inspection firms should structure their books — entity choice, ASC 606 revenue recognition for buyer-side and pre-listing reports, Section 179 deductions for thermal cameras and Part 107 drones, sub-inspector classification, and the KPIs that predict three-year survival.
Independent Nail Salon and Mobile Manicure Bookkeeping: ASC 606, the OBBBA Section 45B Expansion, and the KPIs That Predict Whether You'll Survive Year Two
Nail salon bookkeeping in 2026 — ASC 606 deferred revenue on prepaid packages and gift cards, the new OBBBA Section 45B FICA tip credit for beauty services, ABC-test worker classification after California's booth-rental expiration, MMA monomer compliance, and the chair-utilization and revenue-per-square-foot KPIs that separate profitable salons from the bottom half.
Independent Piano Technician Bookkeeping: ASC 606, Section 179, and KPIs for Tuning Shops
A practical bookkeeping guide for solo Registered Piano Technicians and small tuning shops, covering ASC 606 revenue recognition across home tunings, rebuilds, and concert hall contracts, plus Schedule C deductions, Section 179, care-custody-control insurance, and the operational KPIs that drive a profitable practice.
Independent Process Server and Skip Tracer Bookkeeping: ASC 606, FDCPA/DPPA/GLBA Compliance, Mileage, and the KPIs That Drive Profit
A working guide to bookkeeping for solo process servers and multi-server firms — entity selection, ASC 606 revenue recognition triggered by the sworn affidavit, FDCPA/DPPA/GLBA exposure, mileage method choice and Section 179, worker classification under the ABC test, trust accounting for pass-through funds, and the operating KPIs that separate a healthy practice from a treadmill.
The Independent Tire Shop Bookkeeping Playbook: ASC 606, Federal Excise Tax, Road Hazard Warranty Reserves, and Bay-Hour KPIs
How independent tire shops should book six distinct revenue streams under ASC 606, treat scrap-tire fees and Form 720 federal excise tax as pass-through liabilities, amortize road hazard warranties as deferred revenue, stack Section 179 with 100% bonus depreciation on lifts and alignment racks, and read the four bay-hour KPIs that actually predict profitability.