For most contractors and construction-related businesses—particularly for those structured as pass-through entities—the 2018 tax season is anything but business as usual. With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on the books, there are several tax law changes that could impact your tax filing this year. Here are a few things to consider as you […]
3 Must-Have Professionals for Your Estate Planning Team
By Cindy McLagan, EA Estate planning is the process of determining what will happen to your funds, assets, and general finances after your death. While it may not be the most pleasant thing to think about, JAK estate planning services helps ensure your wishes are carried out in the future. A wise first step is […]
Meet Our Newest Accountants
There’s a lot going on at JAK as we head into a new year. One item on our to-do list we’re particularly excited about is to “introduce our newest staff accountants.” Yes, that’s right—within the past few months, we’ve added three new members to our tax and accounting team. Read on to get acquainted with […]
Why Maintaining Your Job Schedule Is Good Business
A job schedule—also known as work-in-progress or WIP schedule—is a subsidiary ledger that tracks actual costs and billings per project. Ideally, your job schedule should be updated and reconciled with the general ledger at least once a month. But in the fast-paced contracting world, it can be tempting to fall behind on these tasks. Unfortunately, […]
10 Ways to Protect Your Business From a Cyber Attack
By Steve Fox The words “cyber attack” have become part of our American vernacular. Unfortunately, there isn’t a standalone silver bullet that can keep your business safe from hackers and their seemingly ubiquitous malware. Preventing a cyber attack requires multiple layers of defense. Here are 10 cybersecurity measures every business should practice: Keep up with […]