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Tax Help for Contractors, Subcontractors & Skilled Trades

From single-truck operators to full teams, we help construction pros reduce taxes, claim every deduction, and keep the IRS off your back — without slowing down your business. This is what our contractor tax services can do.

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We Work With Tradesmen & Construction Operators

  • General contractors (licensed & unlicensed)
  • Subcontractors (framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing)
  • 1099 operators working for larger GCs
  • S-Corp tradespeople running small teams
  • Handymen, remodelers, and finish crews
  • Mobile operators: HVAC, roofing, flooring, paint

Tax & Back Office Support for the Field

  • Tax prep for contractors (Schedule C or S-Corp)
  • Bookkeeping and monthly expense tracking
  • Quarterly estimated tax planning
  • S-Corp conversion strategy for $75K+ income
  • 1099 filing for subcontractors
  • Mileage, materials, and equipment deductions
  • IRS audit support if you’ve been flagged
  • Optional payroll support for small crews

Everyday Construction Write-Offs We Track

  • Vehicle mileage or truck deductions
  • Tools and equipmen
  • Supplies and materials
  • Jobsite cell phone, data, internet
  • Uniforms, boots, safety gear
  • Subcontractor and crew pay
  • Meals, gas, and per diem while traveling
  • Office, storage space, or warehouse rent

Step 1

Schedule a quick call to review your business structure + income

Step 2

We clean up your books or gather your docs (in plain English)

Step 3

We file your return and show you how to legally reduce what you owe

Step 4

Optional: Ongoing support with payroll, 1099s, and tax planning

What Contractors Say About Working With KDA

“They helped me switch to an S-Corp, and I saved over $12K my first year.”
 — Jose M., Painting Contractor, Santa Ana

“I used to file on TurboTax. KDA showed me I was missing half my write-offs.”
 — Mark D., Handyman, Fullerton

“Finally a tax team that speaks contractor. No fluff — just smart strategy.”
 — Tonya R., Plumbing Business Owner, Costa Mesa

Supporting Contractors Across Orange County — and Nationwide

Whether you’re solo or run a small team, we serve:

We work virtually or in person, based on your schedule.

Our Services

Our long line of award-winning services shows we put our clients’ goals above all else. We are committed to helping you be the best you can be before, during, and after tax season.

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About KDA

We’re a nationally-recognized, award-winning tax, accounting and small business services agency. Despite our size, our family-owned culture still adds the personal touch you’d come to expect.

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Let’s Help You Keep More of What You Earn — And File the Right Way

We’ll track your write-offs, prep your return, and help you avoid IRS stress. You build — we’ll handle the books.
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