Landscaping and lawn care
Landscaping and lawn care: the tax questions worth asking early
Seasonal revenue, mower and trailer purchases, and crew decisions all land on the same return. Here is what to sort out before filing season.
Decisions that change the picture
- Buying or replacing mowers, trailers, and handheld equipment part way through the season.
- Adding a second crew, and whether those workers are employees or subcontractors.
- Signing a multi-month HOA or commercial maintenance contract that changes your cash rhythm.
Records worth keeping as you go
- Equipment invoices with the purchase date and whether it was financed.
- Fuel and trailer mileage separated from personal driving.
- Contract copies for recurring accounts, including start and end dates.
Questions to bring to your tax pro
- How should the equipment I bought this year be handled on the return?
- Does my mix of crew and subcontractors create a filing requirement I am missing?
- What should I set aside each month given how uneven my season is?
This guide is general information, not tax advice. Your tax professional decides what applies to your business and your filing.
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