Wondering when your 2026 tax refund will arrive? This guide breaks down estimated IRS refund timelines, common reasons for delays, and how to track your refund using official IRS tools—so you know what to expect this tax season.

Exploring the necessity of issuing a 1099 form when transactions with vendors are made via credit card, as highlighted by Belshaw Accounting. One of the most common year-end questions we get from business owners is: “If I paid a vendor using my credit card, do I still have to issue a 1099?” The short answer is usually no  — but understanding why  matters. Getting this wrong can lead to IRS notices, double reporting, and unnecessary stress during an already busy season. Here’s

Clean bookkeeping is essential at year-end and before the January 15 estimated tax deadline. Learn how accurate records help small business owners improve cash flow, prepare for taxes, and start the new year with confidence. Belshaw Accounting Tax and Advisory Services LLC helps businesses stay organized and tax-ready.

Fourth-quarter estimated tax payments are due January 15. Find out who must pay and how Belshaw Accounting helps small business owners stay compliant.

Finish the year strong with this essential year-end bookkeeping checklist for small business owners. Learn how accurate bookkeeping, account reconciliation, expense categorization, and early tax preparation can help you start 2026 with confidence. Belshaw Accounting Tax and Advisory Services LLC helps businesses close the year clean and prepared.

Supporting your children financially is part of running a family—but for business owners, there’s a strategic way to do so that can also reduce taxes and build long-term financial habits. Paying your kids through your business, when done correctly, is a legitimate and IRS-recognized tax strategy that allows families to shift income to a lower tax bracket, create business deductions, and teach children valuable entrepreneurial skills.

Learn why year-end tax planning is essential for small business owners in 2025. Discover strategies for retirement contributions, Section 179 deductions, payroll adjustments, and estimated taxes. Belshaw Accounting Tax and Advisory Services LLC provides expert guidance to help you reduce tax liability and prepare for a strong financial year.

Essential Tax Solutions for Small Business Owners & Families Across Florida, USA As the year draws to a close, many small business owners and families in Florida  wonder whether it’s too late to reduce their tax bill. Fortunately, several high-impact strategies remain available before December 31 . At Belshaw Accounting , we help Florida residents and businesses navigate IRS rules confidently with updated 2025 guidance and strategic year-end planning. Below are the most effec

Laptop with IRS Website IRS E-File Shutdown 2025 The IRS E-File Shutdown for 2025  is officially scheduled to begin on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 11:59 A.M. Eastern Time . This year’s shutdown starts later than usual—giving taxpayers, including U.S. expats, more time to submit electronic returns before the system goes offline for its annual maintenance period. Before anything else, remember: this is NOT a tax filing deadline . It is simply the annual scheduled pause of the