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Areas of Expertise
• Tax
• Tax Specialty Services
• Accounting
• Assurance & Advisory
• Manufacturing & Distribution
• Real Estate
Jason C. Melillo, CPA
PRINCIPAL - ACCOUNTING
Jason Melillo, CPA, is the Principal of KROST and KBKG, Tax Credits, Incentives, and Cost Recovery. Jason is the practice leader of the Accounting, Advisory and Assurance Services Practices. His areas of expertise include foodservice, manufacturing, real estate, retail, as well as technology and professional services industries.
Jason has been a lecturer to large organizations such as the California Society of CPAs, American Institute of CPAs, and organizations such as the California Restaurant Association. He has given many seminars on cost segregation and other matters to CPAs, attorneys, and industry professionals.
Jason has a degree in finance and business economics from the University of Southern California. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Professional Experience
• KROST, Principal -Accounting, Assurance and Advisory Practice Leader (January 2005 – current)
• KBKG, Principal (January 2005 – current)
• KROST CPAs, Manager (January 1997 - January 2005)
• Louis Foods, Inc. Controller (1988-1997)
• Bachelor of Science, Emphasis in Finance and Economics University of Southern California, 1988
• Accounting Core Program University of California at Los Angeles, 1997
Professional Affiliations
• Member of California Society of CPAs
• Member of American Institute of CPAs
• Lecturer - California Society of CPAs Education Foundation and discussion groups
• Lecturer - Lorman Education Services
• Lecturer - Pasadena Business and Technology Center
• Lecturer - California Restaurant Association
• Cal CPA Real Estate Conference – Past Chairman
• AICPA Large Firm Group – Chairman (2019 to present)
Extracurricular Activities
• Certified Grocers Federal Credit Union, Board of Directors (1995 - 2003)
• Pasadena Enterprise Center (Business Incubator), Board of Directors (1992 - 2005)
• Oakmont Country Club (2011 to present)
• Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association (1991 - present)
• Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association Board Member (2014 to present)
• Five Acres Board Member (2020 – present)
Jason's Thought Leadership

Are you missing out on the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)?
April 13, 2021If you have not looked into Employee Retention Tax Credits, then you need to reach out to your relationship manager or contact us right away to see if you qualify. It is worth a quick assessment. We can help you claim the credit and receive cash refunds up to $5,000 per employee in 2020 and … Read More
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[Webinar] Employee Retention Tax Credits: Qualifications, Benefits & Refunds
March 3, 2021Join Jason Melillo, CPA (Principal – Accounting, ERTC) and Jeff Kamin, CPA (Manager, Accounting, ERTC) as they host a webinar on Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC) on Thursday, March 4th at 10:30AM PST. In this session, they will review the details of the recently passed Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, including: … Read More

The House Votes to Extend Employee Retention Tax Credit Through December 2021
February 27, 2021We got some great news this morning. The House has voted 219-212 to extend the Employee Retention Credit through December 31, 2021 as part of the $1.9 Trillion Covid relief bill. If it passes the Senate next week it will very likely be signed by the President shortly after. The Employee Retention Credit is a … Read More
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[Webinar] Employee Retention Credits: Qualifications, Benefits & Refunds
February 4, 2021Join Jason Melillo, CPA (Principal – Accounting, ERTC) and Jeff Kamin, CPA (Manager, Accounting, ERTC) as they host a webinar on Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC) on Wednesday, February 10th at 9:30AM PST. In this session, they will review the details of the recently passed Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, including: … Read More

2020 vs. 2021 Employee Retention Credit Comparison Chart
January 19, 2021Old Law New Law Eligible Employers 2020 2021 Eligible employers can receive a refundable payroll tax credit of 50% of wages paid to employees between March 13th, 2020 and December 31st, 2020. No Change Eligible employers can receive a refundable payroll tax credit up to 70% of qualifying wages paid between January 1, 2021 and … Read More
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[Interview] The Vertical Coronavirus Pandemic
May 19, 2020As Featured in Accounting Today In some ways, the impact of the coronavirus is universal, but a surprising number of industries face very specific and unique problems. Fortunately, they have specialized CPAs and accountants to give them advice and help that is specific to their situations. Here, four accounting firms share the problems their clients … Read More
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[UPDATED] How to Secure an SBA Loan if Your Business is Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 25, 2020As of Friday, March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Businesses across the nation may be suffering dramatic losses due to the unprecedented response to the virus. Health officials are recommending social distancing guidelines, and travel has severely decreased, among other restrictions, which has caused business to slow … Read More

Philip Clark, CFP® Joins Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association
July 22, 2019Our Wealth Management Director Philip Clark, CFP®, recently joined the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association, which hosts the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl football game every New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California. As one of 66 new members the association welcomed this year, Phil will contribute to the planning of this century-old tradition. KROST’s Principal … Read More

What You Need to Know About Cybersecurity
July 25, 2018We recently published our new KROST Quarterly Magazine which is packed full of articles and insider knowledge focusing on tech topics. Here is an excerpt from the article “What You Need to Know About Cybersecurity” by our Principal and Assurance & Advisory Practice Leader Jason C. Melillo: “All too often we read headlines about major … Read More