Subcontractor Costs Tax Deductions

Costs paid to subcontractors for work performed on your projects. Common in construction, IT, and professional services industries where you delegate portions of client work.

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check_circleWhat You Can Deduct

  • checkSubcontracted labor on client projects
  • checkSpecialized trade work (electrical, plumbing)
  • checkWhite-label service provider fees
  • checkSubcontracted design or development work
  • checkField labor and installation crews
  • checkSpecialized testing and inspection services

lightbulbTips for Keeping Records

  • tips_and_updatesMaintain a subcontractor agreement for every engagement
  • tips_and_updatesTrack subcontractor costs per project for accurate job costing
  • tips_and_updatesVerify each subcontractor has their own insurance coverage
  • tips_and_updatesIssue 1099-NEC forms for all subcontractors paid $600 or more

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