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Bookkeeping, Taxes & Payroll for Refrigeration & HVAC Businesses

Service calls, install jobs, maintenance agreements, and EPA rules — refrigeration and HVAC mixes every revenue type a trade can have.

Why Your Books Are Different

The Refrigeration & HVAC Money Challenges We See Every Week

Service agreements

Prepaid maintenance plans are deferred revenue with scheduled recognition — and a goldmine when tracked right.

Parts & refrigerant inventory

Regulated refrigerants and van stock need tracking for both compliance and profit.

Install vs. repair tax treatment

In NY, qualifying capital improvement installs differ from taxable repairs — every ticket needs the right call.

Deductions Checklist

What Refrigeration & HVAC Businesses Commonly Deduct

Every legitimate deduction you're entitled to — captured, documented, and defended. Here's where we look first:

  • Tools & gauges
  • Van fleet & fuel
  • Refrigerant & parts inventory
  • EPA certifications & licenses
  • Service software
  • Technician payroll
  • Warranty & callback costs

How Relevate helps refrigeration & hvac businesses

  • Monthly bookkeeping — categorized, reconciled, and job-aware
  • Tax preparation & planning — business and personal, filed right
  • Sales tax — calculated, filed, and paid on schedule
  • Payroll — your team paid correctly, every time
  • English y Español — full service in your language
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Common Questions

Refrigeration & HVAC Owners Ask Us

How does NY sales tax work for HVAC jobs?

New system installs often qualify as capital improvements (ST-124, exempt); repairs and maintenance are taxable. We build the logic into your invoicing.

How do I account for maintenance agreements?

Payment upfront, revenue spread over the contract. We set the schedule so your books stay accurate.

Can you track warranty work?

Yes — tagging callbacks separately shows their true cost and protects your margins.

This guide is general education, not individualized tax or legal advice — your situation is unique, which is exactly why the first call is free.

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