Free live training · Saturday, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM PST / noon EST · Zoom
5 Moves, 3 Misses: Contractor Year-End Tax Playbook
Before December 31, contractors still have choices. Learn the top 5 year-end tax moves to review with your advisor — and the top 3 misses that cost time and money.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 9:00–10:00 AM PST · noon–1:00 PM EST · 60 minutes including live Q&A · Free on Zoom
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What you’ll learn
- The top 5 year-end tax moves contractors should review with their advisor before December 31
- The top 3 misses that trip up contractors at year-end — and how to avoid them
- How placed-in-service timing works for equipment and work trucks (paid ≠ ready for use)
- How year-end planning fits with cash, owner pay, quarterlies and clean books
- Live Q&A — bring your questions
Who it’s for
Contractors and trade business owners who want a plain-English year-end playbook before Dec 31 — whether you’re in Washington State or elsewhere. Built for owners who run a crew, buy equipment, pay subs, and want fewer April surprises.
About Steve
Steve Padgett, CPA, Padgett & Padgett. Helping contractors since 1991. Author of Tax Flow for Contractors.
FAQ
- Is it free?
- Yes. Free live training on Zoom.
- Do I need to be in Washington?
- No. Content is federal-first; Washington items may come up for local contractors.
- Will there be Q&A?
- Yes. The hour includes live Q&A.
- What if I can’t make it live?
- Register to get the details. (No public replay is promised on this page.)
- Is this tax advice for my business?
- No. General education, not tax advice for your situation. Review moves with your own tax advisor.
General education, not tax advice for your situation.