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.