Payroll Services for Small Businesses
Reliable payroll processing, tax filings, and full federal, state, and local compliance — handled by CPAs.
Payroll errors don't just frustrate your employees — they trigger IRS penalties. At Taxperts, we handle every aspect of payroll processing so your team gets paid accurately and on time, and your business stays compliant.
Our payroll services are managed by licensed CPAs who understand the tax implications of every payroll decision — from worker classification to benefits administration to multi-state withholding.
Our payroll services include payroll processing (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly), direct deposit setup and management, federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, W-2 and 1099 preparation and distribution, new hire reporting, worker classification guidance (W-2 vs 1099), and year-end payroll reconciliation.
We also coordinate payroll with your bookkeeping and tax preparation to ensure everything aligns come filing time.
Who it's for
Key benefits
Zero missed deposits
Federal and state payroll tax deposits made on time — every time. Late deposits trigger automatic IRS penalties.
Complete quarterly filing
941s, state unemployment returns, and all required quarterly filings handled — nothing falls through the cracks.
Year-end W-2 & 1099
W-2s, W-3, 1099-NECs, and 1096 prepared and filed accurately — employees and contractors get what they need.
S-corp officer comp
We set your W-2 salary at the IRS-safe reasonable compensation level — maximizing SE tax savings without audit risk.
How it works
01
Free consultation
We review your current payroll setup, employee count, and compliance needs.
02
Setup
We configure payroll schedules, direct deposit, tax accounts, and withholding calculations.
03
Ongoing processing
We run payroll on your schedule, file all payroll tax returns, and handle deposits.
04
Year-end
W-2s and 1099s prepared, distributed, and filed. Payroll reconciled with your books for tax season.
Related services
Payroll
questions.
Answers from our licensed CPAs & EAs.
Deposit frequency depends on your payroll tax liability. Monthly depositors (liability under $50K/year) deposit by the 15th of the following month. Semi-weekly depositors (liability over $50K) deposit within 1–3 business days of payroll. New employers deposit monthly for the first year. We set up your deposits and ensure they're made on the correct schedule.
The IRS requires S-corp owner-employees to pay themselves a "reasonable" salary before taking S-corp distributions. Reasonable compensation is generally what the market would pay for the services you're performing. Underpaying yourself to avoid payroll tax is a common audit trigger. We research reasonable comp benchmarks for your role and set a defensible salary.
We primarily use Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, and our own cloud-based payroll platform. We integrate with whatever accounting software you're already using. If you don't have a preference, we'll recommend the best fit for your business size and structure.
Yes. Payroll tax penalties can be abated through first-time abatement or reasonable cause relief. If you have accumulated trust fund taxes (941 liabilities), our Tax Resolution team can negotiate with the IRS and set up a payment plan. We address payroll compliance going forward and resolve the past simultaneously.
Yes. Multi-state payroll involves registering in each state, withholding the correct state income taxes, and remitting state unemployment (SUTA) in each jurisdiction. We manage all state payroll tax accounts across our 14 markets and beyond.
Ready to stop stressing
about taxes?
Book a free 30-minute consultation with a Taxperts CPA or EA. Virtual or in-person, your choice. No obligation.