Contractors & Trades
Know which jobs make you money.
Bookkeeping, job costing, GET, payroll and tax returns for Hawaiʻi contractors and trades, on every island.
Free for contractors: the Hawaiʻi tax calculator and deadline planner.
Outcomes
What changes when your bookkeeping keeps up with your jobs
Profit by job, every monthSee which jobs, customers and job types actually earn, before you bid the next one.
GET paid on the right amountContractors can generally deduct qualifying payments to licensed subcontractors from their GET base; we make sure you take it, every period. [verify the current rules]
Payroll and subs handledCrew payroll, 1099s for subs and certified payroll on prevailing-wage jobs, on time.
Bookkeeping ready for your bonding agentClean, current financials your bonding agent and your CPA can work from.
No April surprisesQuarterly tax estimates, and big equipment purchases planned around your tax bill.
Who we help
Built for Hawaiʻi builders and trades
Electricians
Plumbers
HVAC and solar installers
Roofers
Painters and drywall
Landscapers
Handymen and small remodelers
Sound familiar?
I don't know if I made money on that job until tax time.
I'm paying GET on money that went straight to my subs.
My truck and tools are eating my cash.
Certified payroll on government jobs eats my weekends.
My bookkeeping isn't clean enough for a bigger bond.
Free tax planner for contractors
Know what you owe, and when.
A free spreadsheet for Hawaiʻi contractors. Federal tax, Hawaiʻi tax and GET in one place.
- GET with the subcontractor deduction built in
- What to pay each quarter to avoid penalties
- Every tax, payroll and 1099 date, with calendar reminders
Sample: Oʻahu S corp
Google Sheet preview
Fill in the yellow cells. Everything else updates on its own.
How your business filesS corporation
IslandOʻahu
Gross receipts for the year$1,800,000
Payments to GET-licensed subs$600,000
Net profit before owner pay$280,000
Your W-2 salary$90,000
Federal, Hawaiʻi and GET, all in one place.
Federal income tax (1040)$45,506
Hawaiʻi income tax (N-11)$21,260
General Excise Tax (GET)$56,545
Total for the year$123,311
Set aside each month$8,859
The least to pay through estimates to avoid penalties.
Federal safe harbor (after withholding)$28,955
Hawaiʻi safe harbor (after withholding)$7,756
| Next payment | Due | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal 4 of 4 | Jan 15 | $28,955 |
| Hawaiʻi 4 of 4 | Jan 20 | $7,756 |
Every date for your business type, each with a calendar reminder.
| Due | What | Form |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20 | GET return, October | G-45 |
| Dec 15 | Set owner salary for the year | Payroll |
| Jan 15 | Federal estimate 4 of 4 | 1040-ES |
| Jan 20 | Hawaiʻi estimate 4 of 4 | N-200V |
| Feb 1 | 1099-NEC to your subs | 1099-NEC |
Example figures from the planner's sample business.
Upfront pricing
See your price first, then reach out.
Bookkeeping, GET, payroll and your tax return for one flat monthly price. Job costing setup is quoted after a short review. [set job costing add-on price]
Contractor questions
Is the tax planner really free?
Yes. You'll get a few helpful emails with it, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Your numbers stay in your own copy of the sheet. We do not see them.
Does the planner work for my LLC?
No entity? Choose Schedule C. A single-member LLC also uses Schedule C unless it elected corporate treatment. Multi-member LLCs choose partnership, or S or C corporation if they elected it.
How accurate is the planner?
It's a planning estimate based on official 2026 rates. It doesn't cover every situation, so use it to plan and then confirm with your preparer, or book a free numbers review with us.
Can I use the subcontractor deduction for GET?
Yes, if each sub has a GET license and you list the sub's name, Hawaiʻi tax ID and amount on Schedule GE. Collect it before you pay them. The planner shows what the deduction saves you.
Do you work with sole proprietors?
Yes. Many of our trades clients are one-person shops or a small crew.
Can you handle certified payroll?
Yes, for prevailing-wage jobs. Tell us which agencies you report to and we'll set it up.
Can you help me qualify for a bigger bond?
We keep your bookkeeping clean and current so your bonding agent has what they need. Reviewed or audited statements require a CPA firm, and we can work alongside yours.
What software do you use for job costing?
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