Accounting & Tax Services for Garage Door Companies
Garage door businesses juggle parts inventory, installation crews, emergency service calls, and seasonal demand — all while trying to stay profitable. Calculus Tax provides specialized accounting that tracks what matters for garage door companies and keeps more money in your pocket.
Why Garage Door Companies Need Specialized Accounting
Garage door companies operate a hybrid business model — part retail (door sales and parts), part skilled trade (installation and repair), and part emergency service (broken springs, opener failures). Each revenue stream has different margins and tax treatment. A generic accountant tracks total revenue. A specialist tracks profitability per service type, manages parts inventory valuation, and plans for the unpredictable nature of emergency call revenue.
Parts & Inventory Management
Doors, springs, openers, tracks, hardware. Proper inventory tracking and COGS calculation directly impacts your tax liability and reported profit margins.
Mixed Revenue Streams
New installations, repairs, emergency calls, and parts sales all have different margins. Tracking them separately reveals which services actually make money.
Emergency Service Cash Flow
Emergency calls create unpredictable revenue spikes. Without planning, this windfall gets eaten by estimated tax payments and operational costs.
ServiceTitan / Jobber Integration
Most garage door companies use field service software. We ensure your CRM data syncs correctly with QuickBooks for accurate financial reporting.
Garage Door Accounting Services
Revenue Tracking by Service Type
Separate installation, repair, emergency, and parts income. See true margins per service line.
Learn MoreParts Inventory & COGS Tracking
Proper cost of goods sold calculation for doors, openers, springs, hardware. Don't overpay taxes because of sloppy inventory accounting.
Learn MoreCrew Payroll & Tech Compensation
Payroll for installers and technicians, including commission and bonus structures. Proper classification of W-2 vs 1099 workers.
Learn MoreTax Planning & Equipment Deductions
Section 179 for service vehicles, lifts, and tools. S-Corp structuring. Year-round tax planning with quarterly reviews.
Learn MoreMonthly Bookkeeping
Reconciled books, categorized expenses, monthly financial statements. QuickBooks, ServiceTitan, Jobber, or Housecall Pro integration.
Learn MoreGrowth & Scaling Strategy
Adding service areas, hiring crews, expanding to commercial work. Financial planning that supports smart growth decisions.
Learn MoreTax Deductions for Garage Door Companies
Garage door companies can deduct a wide range of business expenses including parts inventory, service vehicles, tools, software subscriptions, insurance, marketing, and employee training costs. Proper categorization of these deductions reduces your tax liability and gives you accurate profit visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garage Door Company Accounting
Do garage door companies need a specialized accountant?
Yes. Garage door companies operate a hybrid model — part retail (door sales), part skilled trade (installation), and part emergency service (broken springs). Each revenue stream has different margins and tax treatment that generic accountants don't track separately, costing you money.
Should my garage door business be an LLC or S-Corp?
Most garage door companies benefit from S-Corp election once net income exceeds $40,000-$50,000. The S-Corp structure allows distributions above your reasonable salary to avoid the 15.3% self-employment tax, which is significant in a high-revenue trade business.
How do I track inventory costs for tax purposes?
Proper inventory tracking for garage door companies requires separating doors, openers, springs, tracks, and hardware into distinct cost of goods sold categories. This gives you accurate COGS calculations, proper tax reporting, and visibility into which product lines are most profitable.
What accounting software integrates with ServiceTitan for garage door companies?
QuickBooks Online is the standard integration partner for ServiceTitan. The key is proper GL account mapping between ServiceTitan and QuickBooks so revenue, parts costs, and labor are categorized correctly. We specialize in this exact integration for garage door companies.
How much does accounting cost for a garage door business?
Monthly bookkeeping and accounting for garage door companies typically ranges from $400-$900/month depending on transaction volume, inventory complexity, and number of technicians. This includes reconciliation, financial statements, and year-round tax planning.
Can I deduct my service trucks and equipment?
Absolutely. Service trucks, lifts, tools, and diagnostic equipment are all deductible. Section 179 allows immediate expensing of qualifying equipment purchases up to $1,160,000. We time equipment purchases strategically to maximize your tax benefit in the year you need it most.
How do I handle mixed revenue from installations, repairs, and emergency calls?
Set up separate income accounts in your chart of accounts for new installations, scheduled repairs, emergency service calls, and parts-only sales. This reveals true margins per service type and helps you make pricing and marketing decisions based on actual profitability data.
Trusted by Garage Door Companies Nationwide
"Calculus set up our ServiceTitan-to-QuickBooks integration properly for the first time. We can finally see what our emergency calls actually earn vs. installations."
— Garage Door Company Owner, CA
"Our inventory tracking was a mess. They rebuilt our chart of accounts and now we know exactly which parts are profitable and which are dead weight."
— Garage Door Service, TX
"The S-Corp conversion alone saved us over $12,000 in self-employment tax. Should have done it years ago."
— Garage Door Business, FL
Accounting for Specialty Trades
Ready to Get Your Garage Door Business Finances Dialed In?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We'll review your current situation, identify tax savings, and show you how proper accounting gives you the visibility to grow your garage door business with confidence.
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