5and2 Business Services - Bookkeeping & Accounting

5and2 Business Services - Bookkeeping & Accounting As a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor and business consultant, we provide strategic insights to drive small business success.

Providing contractor-focused bookkeeping, job costing, financial reporting, and advisory support—so you can spend less time trying to figure out the numbers and more time running a profitable construction business. 5and2 Business Services serves small business owners and help them understand the financial health of their business by providing virtual bookkeeping and reporting services. Accounting

is an important facet of your day-to-day business and 5and2 is here to provide you the virtual CFO services you need to be confident that your books are handled properly. For assistance in all matters of bookkeeping, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, accounts receivable and payable, and more, contact us online or call today. Let 5and2 manage your books, so you can get back to the business at hand!

Mark these important tax deadlines for September 15, 2026:- Third quarter estimated tax payment due for self employed in...
09/08/2026

Mark these important tax deadlines for September 15, 2026:

- Third quarter estimated tax payment due for self employed individuals and business owners who make quarterly estimated tax payments.

- Extended tax return deadline for Partnerships (Form 1065) and S Corporations (Form 1120-S) that filed an extension.

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Happy Labor Day!Today is a reminder to step away from the to do list and celebrate all the hard work you put in througho...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Today is a reminder to step away from the to do list and celebrate all the hard work you put in throughout the year.

What are your Labor Day plans?




Before spending money just to get a tax deduction, make sure the purchase actually makes sense for your business.Talk wi...
09/04/2026

Before spending money just to get a tax deduction, make sure the purchase actually makes sense for your business.

Talk with your tax professional before making a large year end purchase to understand how and when it may affect your taxes.

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We’re almost through Q3 and heading into the final months of 2026, so now is the time to focus on your year end goals an...
09/02/2026

We’re almost through Q3 and heading into the final months of 2026, so now is the time to focus on your year end goals and prepare for upcoming deadlines.

This month, take time to:

- Review your August numbers
- Get your books up to date
- Review your year end revenue and profit goals
- Check your cash flow
- Start looking for a bookkeeper and tax accountant now
- Plan for year-end deadlines

What’s one business goal you’re working toward this September?




Your job budget is only as good as the books behind it.Monthly reconciliations aren't just about making sure the bank ba...
07/23/2026

Your job budget is only as good as the books behind it.

Monthly reconciliations aren't just about making sure the bank balance matches. They're how construction businesses catch:

✔️ Job costs posted to the wrong project
✔️ Missing customer payments or draw deposits
✔️ Duplicate vendor bills or credit card charges
✔️ Unrecorded subcontractor and material expenses
✔️ Bank errors or unauthorized transactions
✔️ JobTread ↔ QuickBooks sync issues before they snowball

When your books aren't reconciled, your job profitability reports become guesswork. That makes it nearly impossible to know which jobs are making money, when cash is getting tight, or whether you're staying on budget.

Whether you're a custom builder, remodeler, or specialty trade contractor, monthly reconciliations give you reliable numbers so you can make confident decisions—not expensive assumptions.

If you're a few months behind, don't panic. It's fixable. The sooner you get everything reconciled, the sooner you can trust your numbers again.

Clean books. Accurate job costing. Better decisions.

Small expenses can add up quickly over time and cause business owners to miss potential tax deductions.Some commonly mis...
06/23/2026

Small expenses can add up quickly over time and cause business owners to miss potential tax deductions.

Some commonly missed expenses are:

- Business mileage
- Travel expenses
- Parking and tolls
- Software subscriptions
- Home office expenses
- Business meals
- Education and training
- Bank and processing fees
- Supplies purchased personally for the business

Which expense do you think business owners forget to track the most?



Today we celebrate all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, father figures, and hardworking men who lead with love, support...
06/21/2026

Today we celebrate all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, father figures, and hardworking men who lead with love, support, and strength every day.

Thank you for everything you do both for your families and behind the scenes.

Tag an amazing dad below!



Longer days, warmer weather, vacation mode, pool days, beach trips, and hopefully a little more time to relax!What is yo...
06/20/2026

Longer days, warmer weather, vacation mode, pool days, beach trips, and hopefully a little more time to relax!

What is your favorite thing about summer?



Running a business comes with a lot behind the scenes.Which part would you outsource immediately if you could?
06/18/2026

Running a business comes with a lot behind the scenes.

Which part would you outsource immediately if you could?



Just because you traveled does not automatically mean the entire trip is tax deductible!Business travel must have a clea...
06/12/2026

Just because you traveled does not automatically mean the entire trip is tax deductible!

Business travel must have a clear business purpose to qualify for deductions.

Keep records for flights, hotels, mileage, parking, tolls, meals, and other business related expenses. Save receipts, mileage logs, and document who you met with and the purpose of the trip.

If your travel includes both personal and business activities, only the business related portion may qualify.

Have questions about business travel deductions? Comment below!

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