Trade Talk (Season 2, Ep. 1) - Tax Updates Every Construction Entrepreneur Needs to Know for 2026

Taxes are changing again — and if you’re a contractor who tends to push tax planning to the back burner, this episode is for you.In the Season 2 premiere of Trade Talk, hosts Sarah and Lindsay sit down with local CPA Rebecca Kelly of Testu & Taylor to break down what construction businesses need to know heading into 2026. From accelerated depreciation and accounting methods to QBI, meals deductions, and 1099 reporting, this conversation cuts through the confusion and focuses on real-world decisions contractors face every year.What You’ll LearnWhat the One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for contractors in 2026How Section 179 and bonus depreciation really work — and when not to use themWhy accounting method (cash vs. accrual) matters more than most contractors realizeWhat’s changing with meals and entertainment deductionsCommon 1099 mistakes in construction — and how to avoid year-end scramblingWhy QBI is now permanent and how that affects entity structure decisionsHabits that separate contractors who stay ahead of taxes from those who scrambleKey QuoteCash flow is a focus for the construction industry — and that drives how we do tax planning.” - Rebecca Kelly, Testu & Taylor (3:09)Listen & Subscribe:New episodes drop every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music. Like, subscribe, and leave a review to support the show.Got a topic idea or feedback? Email us at [email protected] or submit them at contractors-connect.com/podcast.