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CONTENTS

F E AT U R E S 8 3 Insider Tax Tips for Septic, Sewer and Portable Restroom Contractors 10 The Return To More Normal Operations During Waning COVID 16 In The News 22 Brandt's Septic LLC 36 ALW Classifieds 38 Index of Advertisers

CEO & PUBLISHER Gideon W. Smith

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TECH NEWS

P R O D U C T W AT C H

A S S O C I AT I O N N E W S

3 INSIDER TAX TIPS

IN THE NEWS

A S S O C I AT I O N I N S I D E R

SPOTLIGHT

for Septic, Sewer and Portable Restroom IContractors NDEX

Approaching the tax season as a septic, sewer or portable restroom contractor can be challenging when you do not have enough information about tax laws and how they impact your business.

Knowing what forms to fill and the processes involved in successfully scaling the tax season are pretty straightforward and doable once you get the hang of it.

1. KNOW HOW YOUR BUSINESS WORKS

W

than the W-2 form for employees in an organization,

e will be looking at tips that you can use to avoid the complexities of tax payments, be safe from

penalties and reduce any costs that you may owe. Not

Although having a small business is part of being a contractor, there are various forms in which small businesses operate, leading to a difference in how tax laws apply to them. For example, as a contractor, you can manage your business as a limited liability company, partnership or even an S corporation eligible for a particular tax designation.

Being a contractor, you have differences in comparison with company employees regarding mode of employment and when it comes to filing taxes. Contractors have to pay self-employment tax on the IRS Schedule SE and report their income and deductions on IRS Schedule C. Additionally, rather you must register your income as an independent contractor using the 1099-NEC form.

only will you know how to operate tax-efficiently, but

2. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX DEDUCTIONS

you will also be able to effectively run your business

Being an independent contractor, you have deductions

without dreading the tax season. Firstly, you need to

that you qualify for when paying taxes that reduce

understand your business and how taxes apply to you.

your tax liability. Such deductions come from direct

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submit them to the government to avoid penalties.

You can get deductions

However, as a contractor, you are solely responsible

on several expenses,

to avoid penalties. Also, rather than paying monthly

including advertising costs for your business, health care insurance and even gas mileage for your vehicle...

for estimating your tax bills and paying in due time taxes, if you have more than $1,000 of income that year, you must pay your taxes every quarter, that is, four specific times that year.

The quarterly payments are due in April, June, September and January. As for knowing the cost that you are to pay during the several quarters, you can estimate it based on the amount of tax you paid the previous year. The IRS also offers form 1040-ES, which enables you to calculate your tax payment. Although you will not know the exact figure regarding the tax

and indirect expenses you incur from running your

you owe until you file your personal tax return at the

business and rendering your services. You should

year's end, you shouldn't pay below your estimated

know that for these deductions to apply to your tax

taxes or you may incur additional penalties.

bills, you need to ensure you document them so that you can report them properly on Schedule C (Form 1040) while reporting your personal income.

You can get deductions on several expenses, including advertising costs for your business, health care insurance and even gas mileage for your vehicle, as long as it was devoted to running your business. In addition, if you run part of your business from your home, you can also be eligible for the home office deduction depending on how much of that space you use. Keeping track of these deductions and other possible ones, including the cost of professional services from lawyers, will help you avoid trouble with the IRS during the tax season while reducing your bill.

3. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR QUARTERLY PAYMENTS For traditional workers, their employers are liable to automatically withhold their income taxes and

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RECORD YOUR EXPENSES AND KEEP TRACK OF YOUR FIGURES By appropriately preparing for the tax season, you can save your septic, sewer or portable restroom business from having issues with the IRS. Ensure you record your expenses so you can easily see where you are eligible for deductions and keep track of your figures to get correct estimates regarding your tax payments. With these tips, expect your next tax season to be a breeze.

Sources https://smallbusiness.chron.com/independent-contractor-tax-tips-1577.html https://www.suntrust.com/resource-center/personal-finances/article/tax-tips-for-independent-contractors#.

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P R O D U C T W AT C H

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IN THE NEWS

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The Return To More Normal Operations During Waning COVID

INDEX SPOTLIGHT Large and small businesses alike have been moving into a new phase of relaxing the rigid COVID restrictions on operations of the past two years since the onset of the global pandemic. There is a cautious move toward normalized business operations underway as business owners, staff, and consumers still strive to figure out what to expect through 2022. But, across the national business sector, there has been an increasing return to more regular business routines. Just this month, there has begun a reluctant migration of people and laptops from home couches back into business offices and a tentative return of children to daycare.

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So, all the key numbers are currently improving continued on page 12

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quite significantly. Commensurately, more and

one thing is clear enough: U.S. business and the

more workplaces throughout the country are

public are slowly returning to pre-COVID work

transitioning back to modes of functioning that are

practices.

increasingly similar to work life as it was before the

Amazon: Management reportedly has announced

rise of the pandemic.

to its vast workforce in a memo that due to the

STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLANNING DURING WANING COVID

sharp nationwide drop in COVID cases during recent

is fraught with COVID concerns across the U.S.

track toward normal operations.

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weeks and the higher vaccination rates, these

I N TForecasting HE NEW for S the remaining quarters of 2022

A S Ssigns O Cmean I ATthe IO N I Ncan S I get D Eback R on positive company Walmart: The largest

consumer economy and healthcare industry. On the list of worries is the unclear risks of fading immunity from booster vaccinations. That

SPOTLIGHT

will become more apparent

Business planners face the head-spinning INDEX task of reconciling

only as 2022 wears on. In the meantime, business owners and the public are suspended

these fluxing circumstances

in a state of waiting, and all continue looking hopefully to

into cohesive

the foremost medical experts

roadmaps...

leading on COVID.

private employer in the country is discontinuing its requirement for fully vaccinated employees to wear masks in stores and warehouses except where state or local laws require them.

Microsoft: The company has been working almost entirely remotely during the pandemic. But, after multiple starts and stops

Meanwhile, businesses and the public struggle to decipher the signals from the

on plans to discontinue operating that way, they’ve

rapidly changing situation. Such signals include,

now issued required dates for at least some staff to

for example, the truly staggering statistics on the

revert to working at least some hours in the office.

soaring virus spike in February and the sharp rise

Facebook: Meta had plans to have staff coming

and immediate deep fall of consumer spending

back to work in the office by the end of January, but

through the first two months of Q1. Business

now has set the required return date to the end of

planners face the head-spinning task of reconciling

March, and is requiring workers to provide proof

these fluxing circumstances into cohesive roadmaps

they’ve received the booster shot.

for implementing strategies through 2022.

Tyson Foods: The world’s second-largest producer

SLOW WALKING TOWARD NORMAL OPERATIONS

of the most common meat products consumed in

As we try to process the competing perspectives

mandatory masks for vaccinated workers at some of

on how to manage workplace health in this

its facilities.

environment, viral infection-rate statistics, and the January-February consumer market performance,

the U.S. recently announced that it is discontinuing

These positions represent dramatic changes from the general direction of the business community

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only some weeks ago when the Omicron variant

uncertainties and conflicting directives between

point, companies were increasing their emphasis on

neighbors, and even between family members,

mask requirements, enforcing frequent testing, and

business planners are striving to pace their teams

pushing back plans for bringing remote workers

and absorb every new dashed expectation.

P R Oinfection DUCT Wwere AT climbing C H to their peak. At that rates

back onsite.

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remotely during the pandemic reportedly told U.S.

in their best interests more based on the read

News & World Report that she received a notice

they’re getting on the perspectives and attitudes

advising that she must return to working in the

of their own workers and customers. They seem

office this April. She has seen such orders canceled

to be finding those inputs to be more accurate for

repeatedly over the last two years when cases

navigation than what their industry or neighboring

declined then surged. She reportedly said, “It’s kind

businesses are doing or even the predictions from

S P OofTlike L I you’re G H Tgetting whiplash because you don’t

I Nscience D E Xauthorities.

COVID

know what month you’re really returning.”

A NEW NORMAL IN THE WORLD OF WANING COVID By many accounts, the emerging new normal can’t be expected to be like the pre-COVID normal.

For example, numerous office employees will be required to continue wearing masks and have regular COVID testing. Many retail store employees and food service staff who have remained in the workplace throughout the pandemic will have to adapt to a work environment filled with maskless coworkers and customers, even while COVID remains a concern.

One Walmart employee reportedly expressed to U.S. News, “Most workers are worried about the mask requirement going away.” He went on to say, “It’s not over. It’s going to be here for a while, so we need to, you know, take precautions. You never know if another variant is coming, which is very possible.”

Some states, such as New York, have dialed back their restrictions as COVID cases drop. However, the CDC has not determined that it’s time for the country to take off the masks. Amid the

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COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR RIDGID INDEX EXPERIENCE 2022; ENTER NOW FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

SPOTLIGHT

A part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, RIDGID will select five winners for this year’s trip

ELYRIA, OHIO – February 24, 2022 – RIDGID®, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, is once again giving trade professionals a contest to win the trip of a lifetime. The company announced today they have begun accepting entries for the RIDGID Experience contest, being held Aug. 3-5 at RIDGID world headquarters. Five grand prize winners will be selected to receive the event’s signature VIP treatment at the annual, all-expenses-paid trip that continues to grow in popularity.

Entries will be accepted through April 29, 2022. Contest winners will be selected based on

to reward a select group of individuals with a

their response to questions, trade involvement,

truly unique event, and it puts a spotlight on the

enthusiasm for RIDGID tools displayed in submitted

work they do,” said Becky Brotherton, director of

picture or video, and originality and uniqueness of

engagement marketing, RIDGID for Emerson. “This

entry. To enter, and for additional rules and details,

year marks the fifth RIDGID Experience contest and

visit the RIDGID Facebook page.

the excitement it generates is a direct result of the

“It is so important to us as a brand to recognize

people who join us: their enthusiasm for what they

the hard work, commitment and dedication that

do is evident. Our goal always is to highlight the

trade professionals put into their jobs every day. The

importance of the skilled trades, and every year we’re

RIDGID Experience contest gives us the opportunity

thrilled to see that pride within our winners.”

Past contest winner, Bobby Scirica, a plumbing

“This year marks the fifth RIDGID Experience contest and the excitement it generates is a direct result of the people who join us..."

service technician from Arizona described the trip this way, “I’ve been using these tools for years and being here and seeing the machines and people who make the tools, it’s emotional.” And another past winner, Rob Broccolo, owner of Professional Drain Services of Southern New England, said, “RIDGID is a big name in the industry and it felt incredible to be

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selected for a once in a lifetime opportunity. By far the highlight of my career and time in the trades.”

RIDGID EXPERIENCE CONTEST WINNERS WILL RECEIVE: 4 An all-expenses-paid trip to RIDGID world headquarters 4 A VIP RIDGID headquarters tour 4 A custom RIDGID pipe wrench 4 Hero photoshoot, celebrating winners’ dedication to the skilled trades 4 Suite seats to see the Cleveland Guardians 4 A trip to Topgolf, a sports entertainment complex that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game 4 And more Winners will also have the opportunity to shape the future of professional tool development by providing their expert insights with RIDGID leadership including the engineering, marketing, research and product developments. How to enter and full 2022 RIDGID Experience official contest rules can be found here.

Emerson’s professional tools business, which includes RIDGID as well as the Greenlee and Klauke brands, provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades globally. Visit emerson. com/professionaltools for more information.

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RIDGID SEESNAKE RM200 CAMERA REEL SERIES NOW AVAILABLE WITH TRUSENSE Optimize inspections with the rM200 from RIDGID, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio

ELYRIA, OHIO – February 15, 2022 – RIDGID®,

technologies, RIDGID for Emerson. “The rM200

a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio,

Camera Reel is the latest in the RIDGID line of

introduces the SeeSnake rM200 Camera Reel with

SeeSnake cameras to integrate the TruSense

TruSense for superior image clarity and camera

technology to provide optimized pipe inspection.”

functionality. Known for its built-in versatility and portability, the rM200 now also has enhanced transport and storage features.

Ideal for tackling lines up to 200 feet in length and 1- to 8 inches in diameter, the rM200’s new camera

TruSense establishes a two-way datalink between the camera head and a connected RIDGID SeeSnake Wi-Fi enabled monitor.

With TruSense, advanced sensors on the camera head convey valuable information about the in-pipe environment, while the HDR

functionality features

image sensor expands the

TruSense technology

camera's dynamic range,

with high dynamic range

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imaging (HDR) and

bright and dark areas to be

TiltSense™ inclinometer

displayed at the same time

for clearer in-pipe vision.

without reducing visibility. This

New smooth wheel

means fewer blown-out areas

assembly provides easier transport, while taller storage bins increase internal capacity.

“Introduced in 2019, TruSense continues to

and sections of the pipe that are too dark to see, offering superior clarity and detail. TiltSense measures the camera's angle and when connected to a

provide the industry’s best in-pipe image, giving

SeeSnake series monitor, the camera can convey

professionals a better understanding of a pipe’s

the camera's degree of tilt on the monitor display

interior and how best to resolve an issue,” said

– giving professionals a useful indicator of the

Laura Wolverton, marketing director, underground

pitch of the camera in-pipe.

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This means fewer blown-out areas and sections of the pipe that are too dark to see, offering superior clarity

RIDGID , Greenlee , and Klauke are registered trademarks of Emerson or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks belong to their respective holders.

and detail.

About Emerson ALL RIDGID SEESNAKE CAMERAS COME WITH THE RIDGID FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY. To purchase or learn more about the rM200 series’ multiple drum and cable length options, visit RIDGID.com, or call toll-free: 1-800-4RIDGID. Emerson’s professional tools business, which includes RIDGID as well as the Greenlee and Klauke brands, provides the industry’s broadest

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Our Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our Emerson Commercial and Residential Solutions

portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and

business helps ensure human comfort and health,

technologies for the mechanical, electrical and

protect food quality and safety, advance energy

plumbing trades globally. Visit emerson.com/

efficiency, and create sustainable infrastructure. For

professionaltools for more information.

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TRU-VU NEW WATERPROOF INDUSTRIAL-GRADE LCD MONITOR

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The VMW-27R-SS monitors feature an Auto ReStart function; if power is disrupted, the monitor will automatically resume operation after power is restored, without the need for any operator action. These monitors can be also customized to

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BRANDT'S F SEPTIC LLC

o unded in the late 90s, Brandt Septic LLC was established at a

time when new startups in this industry had to face a lot of heavy competition.

Over the years, we have learned that to do this, a septic company has got to do something unique to their area of operation, something which no or few other of their competitors are doing.

That special something has to be something that meets a need that is characteristic of the land itself. In some cases, it could be a high water table.

It could be an abundance of rocky terrain. It could be frequent tectonic activity or any number of things.

Not only that, but a new septic company has got to deliver on their unique value proposition like cowboys, that is, they need to be open to emergency calls round the clock, and they need to be willing to travel to remote locations on the fly.

These are all attributes that Brandts has in spades.

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For Brandts, that something is the wild nature of much of the Colorado landscape where they do their work. A great deal of this territory is not heavily developed. So when it comes to construction and real estate development, there is a heck of a lot of soil testing and septic system design that needs to be done. That is what Brandts does best, and these are the first services they promote on their website.

What this shows is that Brandts is responding to a greater need for self-sufficiency among homesteads in the part of Colorado where they operate.

SOIL TESTING & SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN Brandts describes a septic tank as an on-site system

For this company, that means they need to be able

that processes and purifies household wastewater.

to design and deliver systems that do more than

This is fairly unusual as most people think of septic

the average septic system can. This is where the

tanks as part of a means of disposing of household

design aspect of their work comes in. The relatively

waste and little more than that. What this shows

untrodden and often rocky Colorado landscape

is that Brandts is responding to a greater need for

makes septic installation challenging. There, a

self-sufficiency among homesteads in the part of

septic system often has to be built around complex

Colorado where they operate. A household that is

natural features like waterways and subterranean

far from a metropolitan area in this part of the world

stone. It also means that a system has to be able

needs to be able to be more self-sufficient than one

to handle tough winters and hot summers in some

that is tied into a municipal sewer system.

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For Brandts, this process is a lot more complex than burring a box connected to a toilet. It means developing a system that can treat water and recycle it without imposing excessive toxicity on the soil.

To accomplish all of this takes planning, testing, foresight, and the ability to build a system that can endure changing conditions.

BRANDTS PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS As anyone familiar with this industry will know, services like the ones described above make portable toilet rentals an absolute necessity. Fortunately

For Brandts, this process is a lot more complex than burring a box connected to a toilet. It means developing a system that can treat water and recycle it without imposing excessive toxicity on the soil.

for the communities Brandts serves, this is well continued on page 26

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Brandts Septic...turned the corner with great rapidity.

In so doing, they became the most relied-on septic company in their area, which is an impressive accomplishment.

Brandts Septic learned this lesson early on in its career and turned the corner with great rapidity.

In so doing, they became the most reliedon septic company in their area, which is an impressive accomplishment. continued on page 30

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Their collection of portable restrooms is massive and with that being the case, Coloradans who need a portable toilet fast can count on Brandts to deliver with great speed any time, day or night, seven days a week. Because of their exceptional service, it's easy for them to service, clean, replace, and return used portable restrooms. In the SMB septic world, this is key to winning jobs, nailing down big contracts, and leaving customers with an optimal experience.

If there is one thing we have heard from companies

Coloradans who need a portable toilet fast can count on Brandts to deliver with great speed any time, day or night, seven days a week.

like Brandts over the years, it is when a customer has a continued on page 32

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Like all of the small septic companies we have reviewed, Brandts is as unique as the location and community it serves.

They rise to the occasion and have earned a reputation as the solution for septic trouble.

go to the bathroom fast, fast, fast. Like so many other such companies, this is where Brandts excels, and it is the area in which they outpace, outperform, and out-deliver their competition.

Like all of the septic companies we have reviewed, Brandts is as unique as the location and community it serves.

They rise to the occasion and have earned a reputation as the solution for septic trouble. In this industry, performance equals branding, and Brandts proves it.

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