Title: 5 Profit Killers hiding in every contractors P&L (profit and loss)

Summary: Steven Young reviewed 10 real contractor profit & loss statements — plumbers, electricians, GCs, roofers, and HVAC companies — and found the same five problems destroying profits over and over again. If you're a contractor doing $500K–$5M in revenue, at least two of these are likely happening in your business right now. In this episode, Steven walks through each profit killer, what it looks like, what it costs, and exactly how to fix it.

• 0:00 — Introduction: What's killing contractor profits
• 2:09 — Profit Killer #1: Owner's Comp Disguised as Draws (LLC vs. S-Corp, self-employment tax)
• 6:57 — Profit Killer #2: Job Costing That Isn't Really Job Costing (burdened labor rates, project tracking)
• 11:24 — Profit Killer #3: No Separation Between Operating Cash and Tax Cash (Profit First framework)
• 16:11 — Profit Killer #4: Equipment Bought Wrong (100% bonus depreciation, Section 179, One Big Beautiful Bill)
• 22:55 — Profit Killer #5: Phantom Profit on the P&L (accounts receivable, retainage, cash vs. accrual)
• 27:38 — What to Do Next: Profit Audit & Savvy BOSS System

Resources:

• Profit Audit: schedule a discovery call at meetwithsavvy.com
• Savvy BOSS (Business Operating Success System): schedule a discovery call at meetwithsavvy.com
• Discovery Call: schedule a discovery call at meetwithsavvy.com
• Free Companion Guide – "5 Profit Killers" Self-Diagnostic: savvytaxstrategies.com/ProfitKillers
• Book: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

Keywords:

Contractor profit and loss, Contractor tax strategy, S-Corp for contractors, Job costing for contractors, Contractor bookkeeping, Profit First for contractor, Owner's draw vs. payroll, Bonus depreciation, Accounts receivable management, Cash flow for contractors, Self-employment tax savings, QuickBooks for construction, Burdened labor rates, Phantom profit

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#ContractorBusiness #TaxStrategy #ContractorFinance #ProfitFirst #SmallBusinessTax #JobCosting #CashFlow #BluCollarBusiness #SCorp #ContractorTips

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How to Pay Your Kids Tax-Free: A Legal Strategy to Build Generational Wealth

In this episode of the Savvy or Surrender podcast, host Steven Young reveals a powerful tax strategy that most business owners overlook—legally paying your kids to work in your business while eliminating payroll taxes and building generational wealth. Steven explains how to shift income from your higher tax bracket to your children's lower (or zero) bracket, avoiding the 15.3% FICA taxes while funding Roth IRAs for your kids as early as age 7. He covers the specific IRS rules, documentation requirements, legitimate job examples, entity structure considerations, and how to implement this correctly to withstand an audit. This isn't just about tax savings—it's about teaching your children work ethic, financial literacy, and setting them up to become millionaires before they can legally drink.

0:00
Introduction: Why paying your kids can save you 30% in taxes
0:27
Welcome and podcast overview
0:46
Building generational wealth through Roth IRAs
1:10
Subscribe and connect with the podcast
1:48
The first rule: Kids must be under 18 (age 7-17 range)
2:35
Legal requirements: Sole proprietor or LLC structure
2:59
How tax bracket shifting works
3:22
Real-world example: Steven's son's Taekwondo and Roth IRA
4:06
Teaching work ethic and financial literacy
4:26
Starting early: The power of compound interest
6:03
Basic rules: Legitimate work and reasonable compensation
7:47
Tracking, payroll, and proper documentation
8:23
Entity structure matters: Sole proprietor vs. S-Corp
8:45
The $15,000 standard deduction sweet spot
9:25
Workaround for S-Corps: Family management company strategy
10:44
Teaching kids about money management
12:02
How much to pay: Market rate wages for the work
12:49
Tax savings calculation example
13:41
Roth IRA growth potential: $7,000 becomes $200,000+
14:23
Job ideas kids can actually do
15:22
Audit traps to avoid
16:04
When this strategy may not make sense
16:43
How this fits into overall tax planning and Profit First
17:55
Call to action and closing

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Trump Accounts Explained: A New Path to Generational Wealth for American Families

Summary: In this episode, Steven Young breaks down the newly introduced Trump accounts—a government-backed investment vehicle designed to give every American child born between 2025-2028 a financial head start with a $1,000 seed contribution. Steven explains what we currently know about these accounts, how they compare to Roth IRAs and 529 plans, and how families can strategically use all three to build generational wealth. He covers contribution limits, tax advantages, eligibility requirements, and practical strategies for maximizing long-term growth. This is essential information for parents, grandparents, and anyone interested in securing their family's financial future.

Timestamps

• 0:00
  • Introduction: What are Trump accounts?
• 0:36
  • Current state and Form 4547
• 0:55
  • Management and 0.1% fee cap
• 1:43
  • July 4, 2026 activation date
• 2:06
  • Eligibility: Any child under 18
• 2:26
  • $1,000 seed money details
• 3:03
  • Contribution limits overview
• 4:47
  • $5,000/year family, $2,500/year employer caps
• 5:14
  • Withdrawal rules and tax advantages
• 5:36
  • Tax-free at age 65
• 6:13
  • Compound growth example
• 6:34
  • Four funding channels
• 7:20
  • Trump accounts vs. Roth IRAs
• 7:44
  • Roth IRA earned income requirement
• 8:27
  • Hiring kids strategy (age 7+)
• 9:17
  • 529 plans for education
• 9:40
  • 529 contribution limits
• 10:48
  • Gift tax strategy
• 10:57
  • 529 education-only drawback
• 11:20
  • Using all three accounts together
• 12:08
  • Quick comparison chart
• 12:38
  • Building generational wealth
• 13:37
  • Services and contact info
• 13:57
  • Next episode preview

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