Articles by Christine Ulibarri
CPA, CCIFP
Principal
Christine Ulibarri is a Principal for BeachFleischman where she co-leads the firm’s Construction Client Service Team and serves as a member of the Tax Department. Christine’s public accounting experience spans over 30 years, and she engages individuals and owners of closely-held and private companies with strategic tax planning, compliance, consulting, and research services.
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Buy-Sell Agreements for Construction Businesses: Why the Valuation Provision Matters
Learn how valuation provisions in buy-sell agreements affect construction business ownership transitions. Discover valuation methods, common risks, and best practices.
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Contractor Business Valuations and Why Rules of Thumb Fall Short
Quick valuation formulas can misprice a construction company. Learn what really drives value—and when to get a professional, market-based valuation.
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Understanding the look-back method for long-term construction contracts
Learn how the IRS look-back method impacts long-term construction contracts, including tax adjustments, exemptions, and compliance strategies.
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Should your construction company opt for a PTET election?
Learn how pass-through entity taxes (PTETs) can benefit construction businesses by bypassing the SALT cap. Explore pros, cons, and compliance tips.
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Deadline approaching for Arizona Pass-through Entity Election Estimated Tax Payments
Arizona business owners should be aware of estimated tax payment deadlines when making the pass-through entity election.
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5 strategies to reduce your company’s 2023 tax bill
Making time for year-end tax planning now may prove beneficial come tax-filing time next year.
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The IRS warns businesses about ERTC scams
Beware of fraudsters hyping the Employee Retention Tax Credit! Not all businesses are eligible despite the claims you may be hearing on TV or in mail, phone and email solicitations.
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How construction business owners can prepare for an IRS audit
No one likes the prospect of an IRS audit, and this certainly includes construction business owners. But there are ways to always be ready and to ease the pressure if it does happen.
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How construction companies can cope with the skilled labor shortage
Construction company owners: Are you tired of the skilled labor shortage? Unfortunately, the struggle goes on, but there are ways to manage.
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Why smaller construction companies should consider the research credit
Builders can be innovators. The research tax credit seeks to reward that innovation. And if you own a small construction business or start-up, this tax break has an intriguing feature related to payroll taxes.
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Intangible assets: How must the costs incurred be capitalized?
Any transaction your business engages in involving intangible assets and their related costs should be analyzed to determine the tax implications. Here are the basic rules.