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Trusted Chico-area tax preparation & planning tailored to you

Stress-free, timely tax services for individuals and businesses. From filing to strategy, we help you keep more of what you earn.

Taxes are complicated, don’t navigate them alone.

At Padgett Chico, we believe your accountant should be a true partner in your success, communicating clearly and providing proactive solutions. We offer local expertise in tax preparation and planning backed by a national network. Whether you’re an individual or a small business owner, let’s make tax season stress-free.

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Why work with Padgett?

Personalized service tailored to you
Our local tax professionals take the time to understand your needs and unique financial situation.

Clear communication at every step
We’re dedicated to keeping you informed, ensuring you feel confident in the decisions we make together.

Proactive tax strategies
We create effective tax strategies that help optimize deductions and reduce liabilities.

IRS and state compliance support
We ensure you’re fully compliant with both IRS and state regulations, including assistance with audits.

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Tax services

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Tax preparation & filing

Minimize your stress while we maximize your credits and deductions. Hassle-free, accurate federal, state, and multi-state returns for individuals and businesses (LLCs, S-Corps, CCorps, Partnerships).

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Tax planning & strategy

Proactive tax-saving strategies for individuals, freelancers, and businesses. Keep more of what you earn when you plan ahead to minimize tax liabilities with our help.

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IRS & state tax compliance

It’s hard not to worry when you hear from the IRS! We support you in the event of an audit and handle IRS correspondence and tax resolution on your behalf.

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Business tax solutions

From entity selection and structuring to payroll and sales tax, we help your business stay compliant while reducing your tax burden.

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Tax-ready financial & bookkeeping support

Clean financials mean fewer headaches at tax time. Our team is here to set up and maintain tax-ready books in Xero™, and provide year-round advice.

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Specialized tax services

Medical practitioners, multi-state businesses, real estate investors

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Tax FAQs

Padgett offers tax preparation services for small businesses and individuals, as well as services for all types of business taxes, including payroll tax, sales and use tax preparation, income tax return preparation, and more.

Yes! Padgett can help you plan for the future, so you make the most of your tax situation and can assist with a variety of IRS issues. Ask your local Padgett team about additional bookkeeping and accounting services that can make your life easier all year long.

Tax preparation is about filing your return accurately. Tax planning is proactive, helping you reduce taxes year-round through deductions, credits, and smart financial decisions. Padgett offers both to keep more money in your pocket.

You’ll need income records (W-2s, 1099s), expense receipts (business, medical, charitable), and financial statements if you're a business owner. Need help? Padgett provides a detailed checklist so you’re prepared.

Common deductions include home office expenses, vehicle mileage, equipment, marketing costs, and employee wages. Padgett helps you identify all eligible deductions to maximize your savings. For a more comprehensive list, check out What's Deductible?

While there are different due dates that mark “tax season” for different businesses, proactive tax planning takes year-round strategy. Reach out as soon as possible so you don’t miss out on tax savings that may require pre-planning and financial decisions throughout the year.

Just looking for preparation? The sooner, the better, as our preparers get very busy when tax deadlines are nearing. We can assist with extensions for last-minute filings, but the tax payments themselves are still due, even if you file an extension.

Padgett offers competitive prices in accordance with our expertise and level of service. Pricing is dependent upon your tax preparation and planning needs. It will be discussed once we've reviewed your situation.

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We take care of your books for you, so you can get back to the job of running your business and generating profits.

We offer payroll solutions that meet your business's needs and enable you to spend time doing what you do best--running your company.

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We offer a variety of services to help make sure that you are taking full advantage of Quickbooks' many features.

We're here to help you resolve your tax problems and put an end to the misery that the IRS can put you through.

We offer one-on-one guidance and a comprehensive financial plan that helps manage risk, improve performance, and ensure the growth and longevity of your wealth.

We encourage you to contact us with any questions.

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