530A Custodial “Trump Account”
A Trump Account, or 530A account, is a tax-advantaged custodial investment account designed to help children begin building long-term financial savings at an early age. The account is established in the child’s name and remains under the parent or guardian’s control until the child reaches age 18. U.S. children born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028 with a valid social
Automatic Payments to IRS
If you elected to send payment for extension or returns by EFW (electronic funds withdrawal) through our office, the payment does not come out immediately. The IRS is responsible for withdrawing an EFW payment. According to the IRS, you should wait 7-10 business days from the date the return was accepted for a payment to
2026 Tax Season Office Hours
Van Wert Tax Season Hours January 12th -17th Mon – Fri: 8a – 5p Sat: 8a – 12p January 19th through April 15th Mon – Fri: 8a – 5p Sat: 8a – 12p Paulding Tax Season Hours January 12th – 17th Mon – Fri: 8a – 5p Sat: Closed January 19th through April 15th Mon
New Portal for Tax Clients
In our efforts to make tax season as efficient and secure as possible for everyone involved, BRSW will be using a new portal and information gathering system called Soraban. It will function a lot like our previous client portal, while adding the ability to complete your organizer, sign engagement letters and tax returns, and send
Holiday Office Hours
All BRSW offices are following the same holiday schedule for Christmas and New Years. Wednesday December 24, 2025 the offices will close at 12pm and reopen Monday December 29, 2025. Wednesday December 31, 2025 the offices will close at 12pm and reopen Monday January 5, 2026.
IRS Identity Protection PIN
An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number that prevents someone else from filing a tax return using your social security number or individual taxpayer identification number. The IRS issues new IP PINs every year and is used to verify your identify when you file your tax return. This is especially helpful for
Electronic Payments to IRS
In accordance with an Executive Order issued by the President, as of September 30, 2025, the IRS has stopped issuing paper checks and will no longer accept paper checks for making payments. Moving forward, refunds will need to be received electronically via direct deposit into a bank account. Please be aware that for those receiving
Happy Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, we would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to our clients. We are thankful for your trust in us and for the opportunity to serve you. Your continued support allows us to grow and improve, and we are committed to providing you with the highest level of service. As a
Happy Independence Day
All offices will be closed Friday July 4th. We wish you a safe and happy holiday.