Construction Related Transactions

Construction companies operating in a multi-state environment are finding it increasingly difficult to manage taxability in respect to purchases needed to complete projects. One buying center, but multiple locations for usage? Real Property vs. Tangible Personal Property? Lump Sum vs. Time and Materials contracts? Let TaxMatrix help you determine the taxability on a myriad of construction-related issues. Our custom taxability matrix is updated as changes occur, covering the following categories and nuances:

  • Installation Labor (new construction and remodels)
  • Repair Labor
  • Material (used in new construction or remodels)
  • Material (for repair project – restore item or system to its original condition)
  • Electrical Equipment/Light Fixtures (used in new construction or remodels)
  • Electrical Equipment/Light Fixtures (replace current equipment or fixtures)
  • Electrical Permits
  • Equipment Rental (for equipment utilized on the project)
  • Freight/Shipping/Handling of materials and equipment used on the project
  • Travel related trip charges, labor, per diem, etc.
  • Building Management System (BMS)
    • Installation of BMS system provided by others (install monitors and run lead wires to other integrated systems)
    • Enhancement of existing BMS system
    • Repair of existing BMS system
  • Production Equipment (presses, conveyor systems, machinery)
    • Running power from building electrical system to production equipment that was either existing, moved to a new location, or new (provided by others)
    • Wiring control systems that interface with production equipment
  • Stand By Generator
    • Connecting stand-by generator that is supplied by contractor to building electrical system / Same scenario except generator supplied by others
    • Installing Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) allowing switch over from building electrical system power to stand by generator seamlessly when power goes down.
  • Building Electrical Systems (service panel, circuit breakers, switch gear, wire, conduit, devices, junction boxes, etc.)
    • New installation of entire system or components of the electrical system
    • Enhancement or remodeling of existing electrical system or its components
    • Repair of building electrical system or its components
  • Inspection and testing of building electrical system to identify deficiencies
  • Installation, replacement, or repair of Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPS)
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