Business Technologies

03/19/2026

Our Credentials: 28 years of professional service have earned our business spots in professional associations such as:

National Association of Enrolled Agents
California Society of Tax Consultants
National Society of Public Accountants
No matter what your specific needs are, we will tailor our services to fit you. When it comes to taxes, you can’t be too careful. Protect yourself by working with the best in the business.

Give us a call today at 530-898-9009 to get started.

03/18/2026

Tonight and tomorrow night are the Butte Farm Bureau Drive-Thru Dinners in Gridley and Chico, respectively. Check it out!

❗LAST CALL❗

Last call to purchase your Drive-Thru Dinner Tickets!

BBQ tri-tip, rice, coleslaw, and dessert
Just $25 per meal

📍Event Details:
Gridley
Wednesday, March 18
5:00–7:00 PM
*NEW LOCATION - Butte County Fair Office*
(Parking lot across the street.)
199 E. Hazel Street, Gridley, CA 95948

Chico
Thursday, March 19
5:00–7:00 PM
Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf (489 Country Drive)

🎓 Proceeds support the Gerald M. Geiger Memorial Scholarship Fund, helping Butte County seniors continue their education in agriculture.
🎟️ Purchase tickets online, from any BCFB Director, or at the office:
👉 www.buttefarmbureaustore.com

03/18/2026

Refund Amounts - Did You Know?

If your refund amount is different than stated on the filed tax return, part or all of your refund may have been used to pay off (offset) past-due federal tax, student loans, state income tax or other past-due debts.

You'll receive a notice from the IRS if such an offset occurs that will show the original tax refund amount, the offset amount, as well as the name, address and telephone number of the agency receiving the payment.

If you haven't received your refund yet, you may be able to check the status using the IRS' "Where's my Refund?" tool: https://www.irs.gov/refunds.

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

The drive in to Business Technologies in Durham, California. Give us a call at 530-898-9009.

03/16/2026

2026 Tax-Related Scam Warnings – Did You Know? (2/2)

The IRS recently posted its official list of the worst tax-related scams to watch out for in 2026. They include:

Scams Involving Bogus Tax Credits or Exaggerated Withholding:

Scammers often make false claims about tax rules in order to persuade people to file inaccurate returns. One of these schemes relates to a supposed "self-employment tax credit." No such credit exists, and very few people qualify for the actual credit that the scam involves. Other scammers encourage people to inflate tax withholding figures to get larger refunds. In reality, improperly claiming credits or reporting inaccurate tax figures may trigger severe IRS penalties.

Ghost Preparers:

By law, anyone paid to prepare a tax return for another person must sign the return, and must have an IRS-issued Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). Remember, regardless of who prepares it, you are ultimately responsible for the accuracy of your return. Do not take the risk of putting your standing with the IRS in the hands of someone who hides in the shadows.

Offer-in-Compromise (OIC) Mills:

The IRS offer-in-compromise (OIC) program enables some people with large tax debts to settle those debts for less than the full amount owed. However, submitting an OIC application is a very complicated process, and the majority of applications get rejected. OIC mills overpromise results to lure in vulnerable people, and then charge nonrefundable fees to submit applications with virtually no chance of success. If you owe more tax than you can afford to pay, work only with a trusted tax professional who has experience preparing realistic OIC proposals.

03/12/2026

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03/11/2026

2026 Tax-Related Scam Warnings – Did You Know? (1/2)

The IRS recently posted its official list of the worst tax-related scams to watch out for in 2026. They include:

IRS Impersonation and Online Account Identity Theft:

Scammers claiming to represent the IRS often contact people by phone, email or other messaging apps. They may demand immediate payment of supposed tax debts, threaten imminent arrest, or give instructions to scan QR codes or click links leading to impostor websites that harvest personal data. Other identity thieves steal sensitive data by pretending to help people set up online IRS accounts. The use of AI has made some of these calls and messages more convincing, but the IRS simply does not operate in these ways.

Social Media Misinformation on Tax Matters:

Videos and posts promoting "tax hacks" abound across social media platforms. These supposed money-saving strategies often involve reporting inaccurate information to the IRS, at the risk of facing harsh tax penalties or even criminal charges. Stay safe by seeking tax advice only from reputable sources, like a trusted tax professional.

Fake Charities:

Fraudsters create fake charities to steal people's money, identities or both. With the recent creation of a new non-itemized deduction for charitable donations starting in 2026, these scams have become more common. Before donating to any organization, request detailed information about its mission, location and tax-exempt status. If you have any doubts, search the IRS database of registered charities (link below) to verify that the organization is legitimate. Search carefully, since many fake charities use names very similar to those of legitimate organizations.

IRS Tax-Exempt Organization Search: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/search-for-tax-exempt-organizations

03/10/2026

Call Business Technologies today to see how much of your own money you can keep this year! 530-898-9009

03/09/2026

Partnerships and S-Corporations Filing Deadline

The filing deadline for partnerships (Form 1065) and S corporations (Form 1120-S) is coming up on Monday, March 16, 2026, for calendar-year filers. You may file Form 7004 by then for an automatic 6-month extension to September 15, 2026 but be sure to pay any taxes owed by the original date.

03/09/2026

Want to learn to bake cakes from the professionals in Chico? Check this out!

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