Payroll & Compliance
Payroll and compliance handled before they become problems.
Payroll, sales tax, and information returns are where small oversights turn into penalties. They’re also the parts of running a business that owners least want to think about.
We help set things up correctly, keep filings on track, and make sure what happens in payroll and compliance is reflected accurately in your books.
What’s included
- 01
Payroll support
Help setting up and running payroll, including owner compensation for S corporation shareholders.
- 02
Payroll accounting
Payroll recorded correctly in your books — wages, taxes, benefits, and liabilities.
- 03
Payroll tax compliance
Keeping federal and state payroll filings and deposits on track.
- 04
Sales tax
Understanding where you’re required to collect, registering, and staying current on filings.
- 05
1099 reporting
Tracking contractors, collecting W-9s, and filing 1099s accurately and on time.
- 06
General compliance support
Annual reports, registrations, and the recurring obligations that come with running a business.
How we work
- Step 1
Review obligations
Identify what you’re required to file, where, and how often.
- Step 2
Set it up right
Configure payroll and registrations correctly from the start.
- Step 3
Stay on schedule
Keep filings and deposits on track through the year.
- Step 4
Reconcile to the books
Make sure payroll and tax accounts match your financial statements.
Common questions
Do I need to collect sales tax in other states?
It depends on what you sell and how much you sell into each state. Many states have economic nexus thresholds for remote sellers. We’ll help you figure out where you have obligations.
Do S corporation owners need to be on payroll?
Generally, yes. Shareholder-employees who perform services for the corporation are expected to pay themselves reasonable compensation through payroll. We’ll help you approach that thoughtfully.
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Let’s talk about payroll & compliance.
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