HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping and pest control all hit the same wall: whether labor is taxable, whether parts are taxable, and whether installation changes the answer varies by state. Meanwhile crews, trucks, and materials all need tracking.
Parts vs. labor
Coded separately, because your state may tax them differently.
Costed per call
Job-level margin including truck, fuel, and equipment.
Plans recognized over term
Maintenance agreements spread across the term, not booked on sale.
Techs and subs correct
Payroll and 1099 treatment kept straight.
What we handle
- Job and service-call level costing across labor, parts, and truck expense
- Correct sales tax treatment for parts versus labor versus installation
- Fleet, fuel, and equipment expense tracking
- Technician payroll and subcontractor 1099 reporting
- Service agreement and maintenance plan revenue recognized over the term
Common problems we fix
- Labor taxed when it should not be, or parts untaxed when they should be
- Maintenance plan revenue recognized all at once instead of over the term
- Truck and fuel costs not allocated, so job margin is fiction
Why your state matters here
Bookkeeping for home services & field trades is not the same in every state. Sales tax rates and what is taxable, registration and licensing, payroll rules, and filing cadence all vary — and for this industry those differences change real work, not just a number on a form. Pick your state below for specifics.
We keep the books. You run the business.
Categorization, reconciliation, month-end close, and clean financial statements — with nothing left for you to chase.
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Free review
We look at how your home services & field trades books are set up today.
Fix the structure
Chart of accounts rebuilt around how your industry actually earns and spends.
Catch up
Anything behind gets cleaned up at a fixed quoted price.
Close monthly
Current, reconciled books every month — ready for your CPA.
Home Services & Field Trades Bookkeeping by State
Sales tax nexus and taxability, licensing, payroll rules, and filing cadence differ by state. Pick yours for a state-specific guide.
Home Services & Field Trades — Frequently Asked Questions
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