Business

Avoid Costly, Inaccurate and Inefficient Payroll Processing
Construction contractors should be careful to properly classify workers, pay prevailing wages and certify payroll on government projects, as well as pay state and local employment taxes at the right rate and for the correct amount of time a worker is on the job.
By Martin C. McCarthy
August 22, 2017
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by Martin C. McCarthy
Martin C. McCarthy, CPA, CCIFP, is with McCarthy & Co., a leader in construction accounting. CE included McCarthy & Company on its list of 2019 and 2020 Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms. He can be contacted at (610) 828-1900
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