Bookkeeping, Tax Planning & Business Guidance for Small Business Owners
Like Your Organization,
We Are Small Business
Belshaw Accounting, Tax and Advisory Services LLC (BATS) is not a big-box tax chain or national franchise. We are an established accounting firm serving small and growing service businesses. And we never forget what running a small business actually means. We know what it is like to make payroll decisions, manage cash flow, plan for taxes, and wonder whether the numbers are telling the right story. Our job is to help make that story clearer.
Talk with Belshaw Accounting. Meet with Paul.
Referral-Driven
HOW WE GROW
Our clients don't just stay, they send their friends.
Since 1978
DECADES OF EXPERIENCE
Belshaw Accounting's roots in tax and accounting go back to 1978.
TEAM SUPPORTED
BUILT FOR CONTINUITY
Personal service backed by a team, secure systems, and established processes.
1-on-1
PERSONALIZED SERVICE
When you call, you talk to someone who knows your business and your situation.
One Firm
BOOKKEEPING • TAX • ADVISORY
Your books, tax work, planning, and advisory can work together under one firm.
Who We Work With
BATS works best with serious small and growing service businesses that want more than someone entering numbers or filing a tax return once a year.
We work with owners who want clean books, better tax planning, clear answers, and an accounting team that understands where the business is going.
We work with:
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Contractors & trades — HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, landscaping, cleaning, and other service trades
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Consultants & agencies — including professional and technology service businesses
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Healthcare practices — including dentists, chiropractors, and other independent practices
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Real estate & property businesses — investors, rental property owners, and related businesses
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Auto & marine repair businesses
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Insurance and professional service businesses
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Other service businesses with employees, subcontractors, equipment, payroll, or growing financial complexity
If your business is growing, your accounting usually gets more complicated with it.
The question is whether your accounting relationship is growing too.
Built on Experience. Built for What Comes Next.
Paul Belshaw began working in tax and accounting through the VITA program at Rutgers University in 1978.
Today, Belshaw Accounting, Tax and Advisory Services LLC combines decades of experience with modern accounting systems and a team-based approach to serving small businesses.
The tools have changed. The principle has not:
Know the numbers. Tell the truth. Plan ahead.
We help business owners keep their books current, prepare accurate tax returns, look ahead for tax opportunities, and make better decisions using numbers they can trust.
And BATS is a firm—not just one person.
Our clients have the support of a team, established systems, and documented processes designed to keep their accounting moving as their businesses change.
Personal relationship. Established firm. Modern delivery. Continuity.
One Firm. From the Books to the
Bigger Decisions.
Good accounting starts with numbers you can trust. That is why many BATS business relationships begin with bookkeeping and grow with the business.
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Accounting & Bookkeeping
Keep the books current. Know where the business stands. Catch problems before they become bigger problems. When BATS keeps the books, we already know the business when tax time arrives.
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Business Tax Preparation
Good books make tax preparation easier. Instead of first learning about your business when the return is due, we can work from financial records we already understand.
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Tax Planning
Tax planning looks forward. When we know what is happening during the year, there may still be time to evaluate options before December 31.
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Business Advisory
Numbers should help you make decisions. BATS helps business owners use their financial information to think through profitability, cash flow, growth, entity decisions, and the next stage of the business.
Good books make better tax returns. Better information creates better planning. Better planning leads to better business decisions.
What Matters to Us
Tell You the Truth
If something looks good, we will tell you.
If something needs attention, we will tell you that too. You should never have to guess what your accountant really thinks.
Take Ownership
We take responsibility for the work we do. Details matter when you are dealing with someone's business, taxes, and livelihood.
Keep Getting Better
We ask why. We improve our systems and look for better ways to serve clients and make the accounting process easier.
Treat People Like People
Behind every tax return, set of books, and financial statement is a person trying to build something.
Look Ahead
Accounting should help you make your next decision, not just explain what happened last year. Look out the windshield, not the rearview mirror.
That is one of the principles behind the way we approach accounting and advisory work at BATS.
We May Be a Good Fit If…
You may be a good fit for Belshaw Accounting if:
You want your books kept current instead of reconstructed at tax time.
You want to understand what your numbers mean.
You would rather plan for taxes than be surprised by them.
You value straightforward answers.
You are comfortable using modern online systems.
You want an accounting relationship that can grow with your business.
You want a team that knows your business, not a different person every time you need help.
You are willing to ask questions and take action when something needs attention.
You do not have to know everything about accounting.
That is our job. But the strongest relationships happen when
business owners stay involved, ask questions, and use their
numbers to make decisions
You can't modify what you don't measure.
Personal Service Doesn't Mean Old-Fashioned Systems
Our accounting and tax work, documents, signatures, payments, and records are handled securely online.
BATS is virtual-first, not virtual-only.
Clients can meet with Paul by phone, Zoom, or in person in Holiday, Florida, by appointment.
BATS uses secure online systems for client information and documents. We use multi-factor authentication and maintain a Written Information Security Plan (WISP).
Modern technology allows our team to work efficiently with clients while keeping the relationship personal.
Personal service. Modern systems. Secure delivery.
Meet the BATS Team
Belshaw Accounting is bigger than one person.
Paul remains personally accessible and is often the first conversation a prospective client has with BATS. But our clients are supported by a team, established processes, and systems designed to provide continuity.
That matters. Your accounting relationship should not depend on whether one person happens to be available. It should be built around a firm that knows your business, maintains your records, follows established processes, and can continue supporting you as your business changes.
“We’ve been working with Paul and the Belshaw Accounting team for years, and they’ve been great to work with. They handle our bookkeeping, business taxes, and personal taxes, and they’re always there when we have questions.
Paul has also helped us with business advice for our business Universal Detailing Solutions LLC. He explains things in a way that’s easy to understand and has helped us make better decisions with our business.
We really appreciate having someone we can call when we need help or have a question. Paul and his team are friendly, reliable, and easy to work with.
We would definitely recommend Belshaw Accounting to other small business owners. Five stars!”
Kelsey Pearl
Universal Detailing Solutions LLC
Based in Holiday, Florida. Serving Businesses Across the Country
Belshaw Accounting, Tax and Advisory Services LLC is based in Holiday, Florida.
We serve businesses throughout Greater Tampa Bay, including Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties, as well as clients across the country.
Our virtual-first systems allow us to work with businesses beyond our local area without losing the personal relationship clients expect from a small accounting firm.
Whether you are down the road or several states away, the goal is the same:
Clear communication. Current numbers. Thoughtful tax planning. An accounting team that knows your business.
Questions About Working With Belshaw Accounting
What types of businesses does Belshaw Accounting work with?
BATS primarily works with small and growing service businesses. These include contractors and trades, consultants, healthcare practices, real estate and property businesses, auto and marine repair shops, insurance businesses, and other professional service companies.
Where is Belshaw Accounting located?
Belshaw Accounting Tax and Advisory Services LLC is based in Holiday, Florida. We serve clients throughout Greater Tampa Bay and work with clients across the country through our virtual-first accounting and tax systems.
Does Belshaw Accounting only work virtually?
No. BATS is virtual-first, not virtual-only. Accounting and tax work is handled securely online, while clients can meet with Paul by phone, Zoom, or in person in Holiday, Florida, by appointment.
What services does Belshaw Accounting provide?
BATS provides accounting and bookkeeping, individual and business tax preparation, tax planning, and business advisory services.
Many business relationships begin with clean, current books and expand into tax preparation, planning, and advisory as the business grows.
Does Belshaw Accounting work with businesses outside Florida?
Yes. Our virtual-first systems allow BATS to work with clients outside Florida. Whether BATS can handle a particular tax or accounting matter depends on the services needed and the facts involved.
You Don't Need Another Accountant Who Only Looks Backward.
You need to know where the business stands, what deserves attention, and what your next move should be. That's what Belshaw Accounting is built to help you do.
Start with a short conversation with Paul.
Tell us what's going on with your business, books, or taxes, and we'll determine whether BATS is the right fit. Talk to real people, get real answers, and get positive results.
A quick, no-pressure conversation. No prep needed.