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Bookkeeping & Tax Planning for Lawn & Landscape Companies

Landscaping and lawn-care businesses face seasonal revenue spikes, heavy equipment costs, and complex payroll. We help you stay profitable year-round.

The green industry runs on tight seasonal windows. We help you smooth cash flow, capture every deductible cost, and lower taxes—so winter downtime isn’t a financial stress.

Quick Fit Check

  • $1–8 M annual revenue
  • Operating 3+ years with recurring maintenance contracts
  • Owns or leases mowers, trucks, skid steers, or similar equipment
  • Runs crews across multiple sites or service areas

Why Lawn & Landscape Companies Choose HavenStone

  • Seasonal cash-flow forecasting to plan winter downtime
  • Equipment & vehicle write-offs with smart depreciation timing
  • Payroll & 1099 compliance for seasonal and part-time crews
  • Quarterly tax strategy that adjusts to seasonal revenue swings

Core Services

  • Monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting
  • Job and route profitability analysis
  • Budgeting for off-season expenses
  • Tax strategy & preparation
  • Entity and compensation planning

Common Mistakes We Fix

  1. Mixing personal and business fuel/equipment costs
  2. Poor route profitability tracking
  3. Buying equipment without a depreciation strategy
  4. Overpaying estimated taxes after a slow winter

FAQ

Can you help plan for winter cash flow?
Yes—we forecast slow months and adjust estimated taxes accordingly.

Do you support multiple service lines (e.g., hardscaping, snow)?
Absolutely—we track each line separately for accurate margins.

What about fuel, fertilizer, and environmental compliance?
We map and categorize these for deductions and record-keeping.

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