Payroll Services for Small Businesses
Simplify Your Payroll Process and Let us Save You Time and Money!
Full-Service Payroll Solutions
Simplify Your Payroll Process and Let us Save You Time and Money!
Love-Us Guarantee. No questions asked! If within 90 days, you don't love us, we'll issue a full refund for any bookkeeping and payroll services!
- Done for you.
- Payroll is done for you so you can focus on growing and running your business.
- Accurate & compliant.
- We handle tax withholdings, quarterly filings, and year-end reporting so you stay compliant.
- Love-Us Guarantee.
- No questions asked! If within 90 days, you don't love us, we'll issue a full refund for any bookkeeping and payroll services!
End-to-End Payroll
What's Included in Our Payroll Services
From processing paychecks to filing quarterly returns, we handle every aspect of payroll so you never have to worry about compliance or deadlines.
- Paycheck Processing & Direct Deposit
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We calculate gross-to-net pay, withhold the correct federal and state taxes, and process direct deposits on your chosen pay schedule — weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly.
- Quarterly 941 Filings
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We prepare and file your federal Form 941 each quarter, reporting wages paid, taxes withheld, and employer tax obligations to the IRS on time, every time.
- Annual W-2 & W-3 Preparation
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At year-end, we prepare and distribute W-2s to your employees and file the W-3 transmittal with the Social Security Administration, meeting all federal and state deadlines.
- State Unemployment (SUTA & FUTA)
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We calculate and file your state and federal unemployment tax returns, track rate changes, and ensure your contributions are accurate and submitted on schedule.
- New Hire Reporting
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When you bring on new employees, we handle the required new hire reporting to the State of Illinois so you stay compliant from day one.
- Garnishment Processing
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If an employee has a court-ordered wage garnishment, we manage the deductions and remittances accurately so you meet your legal obligations without the administrative burden.
How It Works
Our Payroll Process
We make payroll simple from the very first pay run. Here's how we work together.
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1Onboarding & Setup
- We collect your employee information, set up your pay schedule and tax accounts, and configure direct deposit. If you're switching from another provider, we handle the mid-year transition seamlessly.
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2Recurring Processing
- Each pay period, you approve hours or salary changes and we take care of the rest — calculating pay, withholding taxes, processing deposits, and generating pay stubs for your team.
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3Tax Filings & Year-End
- Quarterly and annual tax filings are handled automatically. At year-end, we prepare W-2s, reconcile payroll records with your bookkeeping, and ensure everything ties together for your business tax return.
S-Corp Owners
Reasonable Compensation Payroll
If you own an S-Corp, the IRS requires you to pay yourself a reasonable salary before taking distributions. We set up and manage your owner payroll, ensuring your compensation meets IRS guidelines and works hand-in-hand with your business tax strategy. This is one of the most common areas where S-Corp owners run into trouble — and one of the easiest to get right with the right team behind you.
Small Business Teams
Payroll for 1 to 50 Employees
Whether you have a single part-time employee or a growing team of 50, our payroll services scale with your business. We handle hourly and salaried workers, manage deductions and benefits, and give your employees access to an online portal where they can view pay stubs and tax documents. As your team grows, your payroll stays simple.
Avoid Costly Mistakes
Why You Shouldn't DIY Your Payroll
Payroll is one of the most heavily regulated areas of running a business. Small mistakes — a late deposit, a miscalculated withholding, a missed filing deadline — can lead to IRS penalties that add up fast. The IRS assesses billions of dollars in payroll penalties each year, and small businesses are disproportionately affected.
Beyond penalties, there's the time cost. Processing payroll, staying current with tax rate changes, filing quarterly returns, and managing year-end reporting takes hours each month that you could spend on your business. When you hand payroll off to us, you get accuracy, compliance, and your time back.
Already handling your own payroll and want a second opinion? Schedule a consultation and we'll review your setup at no charge.
FAQ
Payroll FAQs
Common questions about our payroll services for small businesses.
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Let Us Handle Payroll So You Don't Have To
From setup to processing to compliance, we manage every part of payroll for you — accurately and on time, every pay period.