Tax Deductions for Construction Managers

Some deductions that may be available to construction managers include:

• Travel between different construction sites under management;

• Memberships to unions and professional associations;

• Books and technical journals;

• Outdoor protection items such as sunglasses and sunscreen if working outdoors;

• Computer equipment and software as well as insurance to protect them. For purchases over $1,000 items must be depreciated.

Construction managers may also be entitled to general tax deductions that are not work specific, such as investment deductions or car expenses deductions.