Padgett Business Services - Fargo

10/16/2026

📣 We’re Closed Today!

After a long and busy tax season, our office will be closed today for a much-needed recovery day!

A huge THANK YOU to all our wonderful clients for making this another successful tax season! We appreciate your trust, support, and continued business more than you know. ❤️

We’re taking today to recharge and will be back on Monday!

10/07/2026

The deadline to file for an extension is October 15. If you haven’t filed yet, now is the time to get it done! Returns that aren’t filed by the deadline may be subject to a failure-to-file penalty.

October is also a great time to take a look at your tax withholdings and make sure they’re still on track. If adjustments are needed, we’re here to help.

Don’t wait until the end of the year to review your tax situation. A little planning now can make a big difference later.

10/03/2026

Let's be real. Sometimes you need to take money out of the business, and that's okay.

If you own a C corp, just know a dividend may not be your only option, and it's not always the cheapest one tax-wise. A few other ways to think about it:

1️⃣ Get repaid for money you've loaned the business
2️⃣ Borrow from the business (with real paperwork)
3️⃣ Adjust your pay or take certain benefits
4️⃣ Rent property or equipment to the business
5️⃣ Sell property to the business

Not sure which one fits? If you're thinking about making a move before the year wraps up, we're always here to chat.

09/23/2026

What if the biggest threat to your business isn’t a lack of customers?

Sometimes the warning signs are much quieter: cash flow starts getting tighter, profit margins shrink, payroll becomes harder to cover, or another tax bill comes as a surprise.

None of those things necessarily mean your business is failing. But they can be signs that something needs attention.

The problem is, if no one is looking at your numbers until tax time, you may not see those warning signs until there are fewer options left.

That’s where proactive financial support can make a difference. Regularly reviewing your numbers can help you spot trends, plan ahead, and make decisions based on where your business is today, not where it was a year ago.

So ask yourself: Are you getting information about your business when you can still do something with it?

Here's a closer look at the warning signs to watch for and what proactive financial support can actually look like for a small business owner.

Most small businesses don’t close because the idea was bad. They close because of financial blind spots that no one was watching closely.

09/11/2026

September 15 is a big tax deadline: Estimated tax payments are due, and some business tax returns that were extended are also due.

A few other tax reminders to keep on your radar this month:

If you missed a tax deadline, now is the time to take care of it. Filing sooner can help prevent additional penalties and interest from adding up.

And if you receive a notice from the IRS, don’t ignore it. IRS notices aren’t always bad news, and sometimes a notice is sent before a recently filed return has been fully processed. If you receive something in the mail and aren’t sure what it means or what to do next, reach out to us.

09/09/2026

2026 NDSU Meet the Firms! Getting to know the accounting students!

09/04/2026

Every business owner remembers the moment they realized something wasn't adding up.

Maybe it was scrambling to pull numbers together before a tax deadline. Maybe it was watching a good month on paper somehow turn into a cash crunch three weeks later. Maybe it was simply not knowing, with any real confidence, whether now was the right time to hire, expand or take on that next big opportunity.

The businesses that get past that moment aren't the ones that guess better. They're the ones that build a clear, accurate picture of where they actually stand, and use it to make every decision that follows.

So what does that picture actually include, and how do you know if yours is missing something important?

The full story's below.

Whether your goal is to improve cash flow, launch a new offering or expand, accurate data enables you to make decisions confidently.

08/21/2026

The Padgett golf team had a fantastic time out on the course yesterday! It was great meeting so many new faces, making connections, and enjoying a beautiful day together.

08/20/2026

The Padgett Team is out at the Perham Chamber Golf Tournament today! We’re excited to meet new faces, catch up with friends, and enjoy a great day on the course. ⛳️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️

08/19/2026

Penalties. Notices. Missed deadlines. Tax problems rarely show up one at a time, so what's the smartest first move when they do? 👇

Tax problems can happen to even the most organized business owners. Fortunately, you can get back on track by addressing them strategically.