
WHO WE SERVE · REAL ESTATE
Accounting and tax for real estate in Chico, delivered remotely
Rental owners in Chico, California, bring individual returns and property-level books to Brent Tucker, CPA. Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 identifies 174 real estate firms with paid staff in the ZIP codes serving the city.
Sound familiar?
You want a clearer picture of each property.
Books kept property by property show what each one earns and costs — and carry straight through to your return.
Properties held in partnerships or LLCs.
Coordinate the returns and reporting required for your properties and entities with your individual tax return.
A purchase, sale or refinance is coming.
The tax effect of a transaction is best understood before it closes, not after. Talk it through with Brent while the choices are still open.
Your situation isn’t on this list? Tell us about it — every engagement starts with a conversation.
How we help.
Monthly accounting
Property-level books, reconciled and reported.
Individual returns with rental properties
Federal and state, rental activity included.
Services and starting prices.
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Tax Preparation
From $300Individual returns (federal and one state) from $300; business returns from $750.
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Accounting + Tax + Planning
From $900/moMonthly accounting and reporting, business and owner tax returns, proactive tax planning and year-round CPA access.
Founding Client Rate: $825/month for your first 12 months when you engage by March 31, 2027. Terms
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Monthly Accounting
From $400/moTransaction categorization, account reconciliations, financial statements and regular accounting support.
Starting prices. Your scope and price are agreed in writing before work begins.

Work directly with Brent.
Licensed CPA · 10+ years in public accounting · Member, AICPA and MICPA
Brent has served real estate clients throughout his career, at a boutique firm and at a large national accounting and advisory firm.
Brent Tucker is a CPA licensed in Michigan and serves clients in other states under applicable CPA mobility provisions.
More about BrentChico at a glance
174
real estate firms with paid employees in the ZIP codes 95926, 95928, 95929 and 95973 that serve Chico
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
8%
share of returns with rental or royalty income (proxy)
Source: derived by Tucker from IRS Statistics of Income ZIP code data, tax year 2022 (returns filed from the place’s ZIP codes, a proxy for the place)
8.0
property managers per 10,000 tax returns filed in its ZIP codes
Source: derived by Tucker from Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 and IRS Statistics of Income ZIP code data, tax year 2022
Tax offices for Chico real estate businesses
City of Chico Finance Division, Licenses & Permits
City business tax and licenses.
411 Main Street, 1st Floor, Chico, CA 95928
Phone (530) 879-7320
Butte County Assessor
County property assessment.
Phone 530-552-3800
California Franchise Tax Board (income tax)
State tax and revenue agency.
Phone 800-852-5711
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Chico
Federal tax help in person.
1395 Ridgewood Dr., Chico, CA 95973
Phone (530) 343-2324
Owners of rental property in Chico face a city, a county and the state. The City of Chico Finance Division, Licenses & Permits is the city office for local taxes, and the Butte County Assessor assesses property.
The California Franchise Tax Board (income tax) is the state listing, and the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Chico is the federal one.
A proxy derived by Tucker from IRS Statistics of Income ZIP code data for tax year 2022 puts rental or royalty income on 8% of returns filed in the ZIP codes serving Chico.
Brent plans taxes through the year for real estate clients in Chico.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
GET STARTED
Let's talk about your numbers.
Tell us a little about your business or situation, and Brent will reply personally. No office visit needed — meetings are by phone or video, wherever you’re based.
Call 888-762-4370 · Email brent@brenttuckercpa.com · Prefer to pick a time? Book a consultation online