Roofing companies have equipment-heavy operations and project-based revenue that create major tax planning opportunities.
These are the opportunities we find in nearly every roofing contractors engagement — money left on the table by traditional CPAs.
Depreciating trucks, trailers, lifts, and roofing equipment over long timelines instead of expensing immediately
Operating all divisions under one entity — exposing all assets to job-site liability claims
Not separating equipment ownership from the operating company for asset protection
Missing R&D credits on new roofing techniques, material testing, and engineering solutions
Using cash-basis accounting without strategic timing of income and expense recognition
These are the strategies we evaluate and deploy for every roofing contractors client — tailored to your specific numbers.
Section 179 and bonus depreciation on trucks, trailers, aerial lifts, material handlers, and specialty tools
Entity structuring: separate equipment company leases back to operating entity for asset protection
R&D tax credit for developing new installation methods, testing roofing materials, and engineering solutions for complex roof systems
Cost segregation on company-owned buildings, warehouses, and storage yards
Strategic income timing using completed contract vs. percentage-of-completion methods
How we turned a $217K tax bill into over $1M in cumulative savings.
Yes. Section 179 allows you to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment — trucks, trailers, aerial lifts, nail guns, material handlers — in the year of purchase. A $200K equipment purchase generates a $200K deduction, saving $60K–$80K in taxes.
Yes. Creating a separate equipment LLC that leases to your operating company protects those assets from job-site accident liability claims. It also creates legitimate lease payment deductions and allows different depreciation strategies.
It can. If your company develops new installation techniques, tests roofing materials for performance, or engineers solutions for complex roof geometries, those activities may qualify for the R&D tax credit. We typically find $15K–$60K in annual credits for mid-size roofing companies.
It depends on your contract sizes. The completed contract method defers income recognition until project completion — a powerful tax timing tool for companies with large multi-week projects. Strategic selection between methods can shift significant taxable income between years.
We analyze your current situation, identify every opportunity, and show you exactly what you're leaving on the table. If we can save you money, we'll present a clear proposal with a fixed fee.
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