State & Local Tax for Construction Business Owners: What You Need to Know Before You Go Multi-State

Is your construction business exposed to state and local tax liabilities you don’t even know about?Mason Brady sat down with Robin Klinghagen, Managing Director at Andersen, a 30-year state and local tax veteran, to break down exactly what construction business owners need to understand about tax compliance — especially if they’re operating in multiple states or thinking about expanding.Topics We Cover00:00 - Meet Robin Klinghagen and what SALT actually covers 04:15 - What’s really at risk for construction business owners who aren’t compliant05:13 - The one-week rule: how working in another state can create tax nexus08:45 - Why your contracts determine your entire tax treatment11:53 - Texas deep dive: lump sum vs. time and material, new construction vs. repair and maintenance12:06 - Why subcontractors follow their own rules and what that means for GCs15:59 - The real story: a rail yard in Louisiana that nearly cost a client millions17:24 - Why your local CPA probably isn’t equipped for SALT20:09 - How to set up your team and systems to stay compliant as you scale23:45 - The upside: tax credits and incentives most contractors never findLinks & ResourcesAndersen | State & Local Tax ServicesBrady CFO | Fractional CFO Services for Construction🤝 Connect with Robin Klinghagen🎤️ Connect with Mason BradyBuilt to Scale is the podcast for construction business owners who want to scale — not just grow. Every episode brings you real financial strategy and business advice built specifically for the construction industry. Follow, rate, review, and share. Questions or topic ideas? Reach out at [email protected]