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.
US Treasury Phasing Out Paper Checks
As a result of an executive order signed on March 25, 2025 which mandates the transition to electronic payments for the US Department of Treasury, the IRS will discontinue paper checks for tax refunds as of September 30, 2025. Taxpayers and practitioners should prepare to transition to electronic forms of payment moving forward because eventually,
2025 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday
The 2025 Ohio sales tax holiday will be even longer this year, spanning from August 1st through August 14th, allowing more flexibility for consumers to participate. Most tangible property under $500 is eligible, excluding watercraft and motor vehicles, alcohol, tobacco, vapor products, and products containing marijuana. For more information on the treatment for specific circumstances,