Why Crew Reimbursement Delays Cost You Trades
A practical, data-backed guide to controlling costs and automating expense workflows.
Managing Reimbursement Delays and Ensuring Compliance
Consider implementing a system to track and manage employee expenses, such as creating a spreadsheet or using an online tool to organize and categorize expenses.
- Set up a system to track employee expenses, such as a spreadsheet or online tool.
Tax rules, limits and rates change. Confirm current figures with the IRS or your accountant before you file.
Keeping this simple: Incurdesk turns submitted expenses into clean expense reports. It is built for small construction teams. Try it free.
For the bigger picture, see our guide to construction expense management for under $10/user (2026).
Accountable and Non-Accountable Plans: What's the Difference?
When it comes to reimbursing employees for business expenses, small construction businesses need to understand the difference between accountable and non-accountable plans.
An accountable plan requires employees to submit receipts and documentation for expenses within a reasonable time frame, typically 30 to 60 days.
- Non-accountable plans, on the other hand, do not require employees to submit receipts.
It's essential to note that non-accountable plans are generally more complex and may require additional administrative tasks, such as tracking and reporting expenses.
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