Essential Tax and Incentive To-Do’s for Contractors

Lee Brinckerhoff is a Tax Principal at CLA in Austin, where he specializes in helping small business owners and their companies navigate tax planning and compliance. After beginning his accounting career in 2013—building experience at a boutique firm that eventually grew through merger and acquisition—he brought his entrepreneurial mindset to CLA. A graduate of Colorado College with a B.A. in Mathematics (minor in History), Lee combines analytical rigor with real-world business insights. Based in Austin, he is committed to partnering with clients who value practical, proactive advice.

Alex Warner has over 17 years of experience in tax compliance, consulting, and advisory services, specializing in construction companies, their owners, and related entities. As a member of the firm’s Construction Tax and ESOP Leadership Teams, Alex leads tax, accounting, and business advisory engagements, focusing on mid-to-large passthrough entities with complex, multi-state ownership structures. He has deep expertise in industry-specific tax issues for general and subcontractors and prides himself on building lasting client relationships. Alex also advises on ESOP transitions, tax planning, and organizational strategies, leveraging his technical knowledge to deliver tailored solutions for construction businesses and their stakeholders.