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    Retention (Retainage)

    Construction Finance
    A portion of a contract price, typically 5-10%, intentionally withheld by the owner until the project is substantially complete to ensure the contractor finishes all work. Managing retainage is a vital component of cash flow strategy, as these funds often represent the contractor's entire profit margin on a job. (Source: Internal Revenue Service)

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