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Automotive

Keep your shop moving with a tax strategy built around your operation. Review business returns, eligible shop costs, payroll and equipment investments across the year.

Automotive
Automotive
Industry-focused tax support

Built around the way you work.

WHO WE HELP

Built around the way
you do business.

Whether you work independently or lead a growing team, we start with your business model, your records and your goals.

Repair shopsAuto-body businessesDetailing businessesTire shopsMobile mechanicsAutomotive service ownersCar dealerships

COSTS WORTH A CONVERSATION

Your everyday costs. A clearer tax picture.

These are common costs to review with us. We help separate business expenses, inventory and assets so they receive the appropriate treatment.

See what records to keep
01

Parts & shop supplies

02

Tools & diagnostic equipment

03

Shop rent & utilities

04

Employee wages & benefits

05

Insurance & business licenses

06

Shop software & marketing

07

Contract labor & subcontractor services

Examples for discussion. Eligibility, business use, documentation and tax treatment must be reviewed for your situation.

HOW WE HELP

Tax planning first.
Support through the year.

A plan before decisions. The right returns when it is time to file.

01

Year-round tax planning

Review equipment purchases, staffing changes and business structure as the shop grows.

02

Tax preparation & filing

Prepare applicable business returns and coordinate owner-level tax filings based on your entity, activity and supporting tax documents.

03

Payroll & contractor tax reporting

Support payroll, payroll tax filings and applicable contractor tax reporting. The right treatment depends on the working relationship and relevant requirements.

04

Shop income tax preparation

Review service income, parts-related costs and financial summaries when preparing the business return.

05

Parts & supplies tax review

Distinguish product costs, shop supplies and other operating spending for tax purposes.

06

Tools & equipment tax planning

Review purchases, financing and improvements to support appropriate capitalization and depreciation.

A SIMPLE PLACE TO START

Bring the records.
We’ll bring the questions.

Our intake questionnaire and a few focused follow-up questions help us identify the documents your business needs.

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  • Shop-management & sales reports
  • Parts purchases & inventory
  • Payroll and technician records
  • Equipment, lease & financing documents

BEFORE WE BEGIN

Your questions,
answered.

Can we start with a free consultation?

Yes. Tell us about your business, your current setup and what you need help with. We will outline a proposed scope and a personalized quote before you decide.

Are all of these costs tax-deductible?

Not automatically. We review the business purpose, supporting records and applicable rules. Personal costs, inventory, equipment and other capital costs can require different treatment.

Which documents should I prepare?

Start with shop-management & sales reports, parts purchases & inventory, payroll and technician records. Our intake questionnaire and follow-up questions help build a checklist for your situation.

Can you support us throughout the year?

Yes. We can discuss year-round tax planning, tax preparation and payroll support as part of a scope that fits your business. Timing, responsibilities and fees are agreed before work begins.

Your situation is one part of the picture.

Your industry shapes your business. Your income, family and plans shape the rest of your tax picture.

BRAMA TAX

Your next chapter
starts with clarity.

Let’s talk about your goals, your business, and what comes next.

Free consultation

Please do not include Social Security numbers or tax documents. Use our client portal for sensitive documents.