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How to Appreciate Outsourced Accounting for Skeptical Business Owners
Running a business is hard enough without adding bookkeeping, taxes, and financial planning to your already full plate. Yet for many...

Paul Belshaw
Sep 92 min read


Cash Flow Made Simple: How to Know Where Your Money Really Goes
If you’ve ever opened your business bank account and thought: “Where did all the money go?” —you’re not alone. For many service-based...

Paul Belshaw
Sep 32 min read


Mixing Personal & Business Expenses? Here’s Why the IRS HATES That…
Swiping the same card for gas, groceries, and business supplies might seem harmless. After all, you’re the owner, and it’s all your...

Paul Belshaw
Sep 32 min read


5 ways to Know If You Need a Bookkeeping Specialist
While many business owners start out managing their own books, there comes a point when DIY bookkeeping becomes more of a burden than a benefit. But how do you know when it’s time to bring in a bookkeeping specialist?

Paul Belshaw
Aug 272 min read


Trump’s Executive Order on 401(k)s & Alternative Assets: What It Means for Your Retirement
On August 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a landmark Executive Order titled “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for...

Paul Belshaw
Aug 262 min read


Why the SALT Workaround Matters in 2025
What Is the SALT Deduction? The SALT deduction (State and Local Tax deduction) allows taxpayers to deduct certain state and local taxes...

Paul Belshaw
Aug 182 min read


Smart Write-Offs Service-Based Businesses Forget
For many service-based business owners , the real challenge at tax time isn’t the deadline—it’s realizing how many deductions you forgot...

Paul Belshaw
Aug 172 min read


The Tax Advantages of Hiring Your Spouse (Bookkeeping & Payroll Strategy for Service-Based Businesses)
For many service-based business owners , running your company is already a family effort. If your spouse helps answer calls, handle...

Paul Belshaw
Aug 172 min read


How To Legally Put Your Kids on Payroll (Bookkeeping Strategy for Service-Based Businesses)
If you own a service-based business , you already know that managing bookkeeping, taxes, and payroll can feel overwhelming. But here’s...

Paul Belshaw
Aug 173 min read


Why Bookkeeping Is the Backbone of Every Successful Business
Why Bookkeeping Is the Backbone of Every Successful Business

Paul Belshaw
Aug 72 min read


Stop the Tax Season Scramble: Your Quarterly Bookkeeping Checklist
😫 Tired of Taxes? Let’s Change That! 😌
If tax season feels like a never-ending puzzle and you're spending days trying to figure it all out- you’re not alone.
But here's the good news: it doesn’t have to be this hard.

Paul Belshaw
Jul 281 min read


DIY Bookkeeping: Smart Choice or Costly Mistake? | Belshaw Accounting
The DIY Bookkeeping Dilemma: What Business Owners Must Know Many small business owners start off managing their own finances, thinking...

Paul Belshaw
Jul 153 min read


21 Expert Tips to Master Virtual Accounting,Virtual Bookkeeping, and Virtual Tax Advisory Services for Small Businesses
Why Virtual Accounting, Virtual Bookkeeping, and Virtual Tax Advisory Services is Essential for Business Success Virtual Bookkeeping is...

Paul Belshaw
Jul 155 min read


5 Bookkeeping Mistakes Tampa Contractors Make — And How to Avoid Them
You Work Hard… But Where’s the Money? In Tampa Bay, contractors and service pros like you are in high demand. Whether you’re remodeling...

Paul Belshaw
Jul 154 min read


Think You’re Profitable? The Hidden Truth About Cash Flow for Contractors
Spoiler alert : Profit doesn’t mean your bank account is happy. Are You Really Making Money—or Just Surviving? It’s a story we hear from...

Paul Belshaw
Jul 82 min read


More Than Just a Tax Strategy: The Real Value of Paying Your Family Through Your Business in 2025
Learn how paying your children or spouse through your business in 2025—especially if you're an S Corp—can reduce taxes, strengthen family...

Paul Belshaw
Jul 33 min read


Understanding Reasonable Compensation in S Corporations: A Guide for Small Business Owners
S corporations offer substantial tax benefits for small business owners, particularly in industries like HVAC, real estate, lawn care,...

Paul Belshaw
Jun 173 min read


Freelancer Tax Deductions: What You Might Be Missing (And How to Maximize Your Savings in 2025)
🧾 What Expenses Can Freelancers Deduct? The IRS allows you to deduct “ordinary and necessary” business expenses—those that are common in...

Paul Belshaw
Jun 103 min read


Maximize Tax Deductions on Business Property Repairs: A Guide for Contractors and Service-Based Businesses
As a service-based business owner—whether you're a contractor, plumber, electrician, or HVAC specialist—you know that maintaining your...

Paul Belshaw
Jun 103 min read


Bookkeeping for HVAC Companies: Avoid These Common Mistakes
Managing an HVAC business requires more than technical expertise and reliable service—it demands financial clarity and control. Whether...

Paul Belshaw
May 232 min read
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