Articles by Lauren M. Pierson
CPA
Tax Senior Manager
Lauren Pierson is a Tax Senior Manager for BeachFleischman and a member of the firm's Construction Segment Team.
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Exit Planning for Contractors: Could the Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion Reduce Your Tax Bill?
Learn how the QSBS exclusion may reduce federal tax when selling a qualifying construction company and why contractors should plan early.
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Private Equity in Construction and What Contractors Need to Know Before Selling
Explore how private equity is reshaping the construction industry. Learn the benefits, risks, tax implications, and what contractors need to know before selling.
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New First-Year Depreciation Deduction Under OBBBA for Strategic Business Tax Planning
Lauren Pierson explains IRS Notice 2026-11 and the permanent 100% bonus depreciation under OBBBA. Learn what qualifies, when to claim it, and practical tax planning considerations.
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Preparing Your Construction Business for Sale: A Practical Pre-sale Checklist
Planning to sell your construction company? Learn how to reduce owner dependency, strengthen financials, normalize EBITDA, and boost value before a sale.
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State and local taxes every construction contractor should know
Lauren Pierson shares practical tips and best practices for construction contractors on state and local taxes, contract types, and compliance strategies to protect your bottom line.
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Wealth transfer strategies every construction business owner should know
Discover 4 proven, tax-savvy estate planning strategies tailored for contractors and construction business owners planning retirement or succession.
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Optimizing inventory accounting for construction businesses
Learn how FIFO and LIFO inventory accounting methods impact tax liability and financial planning for construction businesses. Choose the best approach for your company.
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What contractors should know about the IRA’s prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements
Learn how contractors can qualify for increased tax benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by meeting the IRS’s prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for clean energy projects.
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Tax fundamentals for construction businesses in the new year
Construction businesses need a comprehensive strategy for mitigating the risk of a hefty tax bill. Here are some fundamentals to consider.
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What construction businesses with inventory should know about Section 263A
Construction business owners: Does your company carry inventory? If so, you may be required to comply with Section 263A of the Internal Revenue Code. Here’s an overview.