Bookkeeping by Belshaw Accounting Tax and Advisory Services LLC

07/29/2026

Every year, a few business owners come to see me in March with a box of receipts and a hopeful look.

I hate being the one to tell them this: by March, the year is closed. Whatever we could have done needed to happen in September, October, or November.

Three things are non-negotiable when you own a business:

• Monthly bookkeeping, so your numbers are accurate.
• Quarterly tax projections, so your estimated payments are not a guess.
• A year-end review in November, while you still have choices—not in February, when you are simply reporting what already happened.

Bookkeeping does not just tell you where your business has been. Done correctly and on time, it shows you where your business is headed while there is still time to change direction.

Do not wait until tax season to find out where you stand.

Schedule a 15-minute call with Belshaw Accounting to review your bookkeeping, tax readiness, and next steps.

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07/27/2026

Finding out what you owe in April isn’t tax planning. It’s a receipt. 🧾
By the time the year is over, most of the moves that could have lowered your tax bill are already gone. Real tax planning happens during the year—while you still have choices.

I’ve been doing this since 1978, and here’s what I know: the people who sleep well during tax season are the ones we talked to in the summer, not the ones who called in April.

Good surprises only. Want to get ahead of yours? Grab 15 minutes with me—no prep, no pressure.

👉 https://calendly.com/belshawtaxandaccounting/15-min-discovery-call
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07/21/2026

📢 Small business owners — quick tax heads-up.
The IRS bumped the standard business mileage rate up TWICE this year to keep up with fuel costs:
🚗 January–June 2026: 72.5¢ per mile
🚗 July–December 2026: 76¢ per mile
What this means: at tax time, you can't just multiply total miles by one rate. Split your log by date and apply 72.5¢ to first-half miles and 76¢ to second-half miles.
A little bookkeeping now = a bigger, accurate deduction later. And if you reimburse employees for driving, update your rate for the rest of the year.
Messy mileage log or unsure which deduction method is best? Now's the time to sort it — before filing season. Visit www.belshawbookkeeping.com👇 See less

07/21/2026

📢 Small business owners — quick tax heads-up.

The IRS bumped the standard business mileage rate up TWICE this year to keep up with fuel costs:

🚗 January–June 2026: 72.5¢ per mile
🚗 July–December 2026: 76¢ per mile

What this means: at tax time, you can't just multiply total miles by one rate. Split your log by date and apply 72.5¢ to first-half miles and 76¢ to second-half miles.

A little bookkeeping now = a bigger, accurate deduction later. And if you reimburse employees for driving, update your rate for the rest of the year.

Messy mileage log or unsure which deduction method is best? Now's the time to sort it — before filing season. 👇

Not sure if your mileage log is accurate or which deduction method is best for your business?

📞 Belshaw Accounting is here to help. Visit
https://www.belshawaccounting.com to learn more or schedule a consultation before tax season arrives.

07/17/2026

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07/17/2026

📊 10 BOOKKEEPING TIPS THAT COULD SAVE YOU THOUSANDS

Running a small business? Your bookkeeping can make or break your bottom line.

Here are 10 essential tips to keep your finances organized, maximize deductions, and stay audit-ready:

✅ Reconcile accounts weekly
✅ Separate business & personal spending
✅ Invoice immediately
✅ Organize receipts by category
✅ Track mileage for tax deductions
✅ Set aside quarterly taxes
✅ Use accounting software
✅ Review P&L monthly
✅ Keep payroll clean
✅ Know when to hire help

**Comment "bookkeeping" below and we'll send you a free PDF with all 10 tips + action steps!**

Your finances deserve better than a shoebox. 📁➡️💻

Questions? We're here to help! 💬

07/14/2026

💵 Do you earn tips? A new federal tax deduction could help you keep more of what you earned.

For the 2025 tax year, eligible workers in tipped occupations may be able to deduct up to $25,000 in qualified tip income from their federal taxable income. However, the deduction has specific eligibility, income, reporting, and documentation requirements—and your W-2 may not show everything you need.

Our latest article explains what tipped workers in Pasco County should know, which records to gather, and how the rules are changing for 2026.

🔗 Click the link to read the full article:
https://www.belshawaccounting.com/post/no-tax-on-tips-pasco-county-tipped-workers

Your tips didn't just get a little more valuable. For the 2025 tax year, the federal government passed a brand-new deduction that could wipe out taxes on up to $25,000 of tip income.If you work in a tipped occupation — restaurant server, bartender, hair stylist, nail tech, delivery driver, hotel s...

07/14/2026

Too often, business owners rush into purchases or make poor investments just to get a tax break. But here's the truth:
A tax deduction doesn't make a bad decision good.

Yes, saving on taxes matters — but not at the cost of your cash flow, profitability, or long-term strategy.

💡 Tax planning should be proactive and purpose-driven, not reactive.
When done right, you’ll reduce your tax bill and make smart, strategic decisions that move your business forward.

Book a call with us today at belshawaccounting.com and let’s make sure your next move is a smart one.