Payroll

Payroll Without the Penalty Risk.

Automated setup through Gusto. Quarterly reconciliation. Year-end filings handled. We run the compliance so you don't pay IRS penalties, ever.

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48 hrs

Setup Complete

100%

Automated Filings

Missed Deadlines

What's Included

Complete Payroll, Powered by Gusto

From first-time setup to year-end W-2s. We handle everything on the tax and compliance side so you just run payroll.

Payroll Account Setup

Gusto account creation & configuration
Tax ID linking (EIN/State ID)
State registration support
Bank account & payment method setup

Employee Onboarding

W-4 and I-9 automation
Direct deposit enrollment
Benefits and deduction setup
Time tracking integration

Tax Payment Automation

Federal 941/940 quarterly filings
State unemployment and withholding
Automated deposit schedules
Penalty-free compliance monitoring

Payroll Schedule & Guidance

Bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly setup
S-Corp reasonable compensation analysis
Payroll ratio optimization
Owner vs. employee classification

Quarterly Reconciliation

Quarterly payroll tax review
Form 941/940 accuracy verification
State filing confirmation
Proactive issue resolution

Year-End Filings

W-2 preparation and distribution
1099 contractor reporting
Annual reconciliation (W-3/1096)
Next-year planning and setup

Our Process

Four Steps to Error-Free Payroll

From first setup call to ongoing optimization. No IRS notices, no penalty surprises.

Discovery

We review your entity structure, income type, and payroll goals to design the right setup from day one.

Setup

We connect Gusto, configure your tax accounts, verify filing status, and link bank accounts, usually within 48 hours.

Compliance

Deposits and filings run automatically. Every deadline met, every form accurate, zero penalty risk.

Optimization

Quarterly reviews keep payroll ratios dialed in. S-Corp salaries tuned for tax efficiency. Issues caught before they cost you.

Challenges We Solve

Six Payroll Problems, Eliminated

The compliance pitfalls that cost DFW businesses thousands in penalties, and how we keep them from happening.

Late or Incorrect Payroll Tax Filings

Automated compliance

Clients avoid IRS penalties through Gusto automated filings and our quarterly compliance monitoring.

Misclassified Employees or Contractors

Proper classification

We help clients correctly classify workers, preventing costly IRS reclassification penalties and back-tax issues.

Missed Quarterly Deposit Deadlines

Zero missed deadlines

Gusto automation ensures clients never miss federal or state deposit deadlines, eliminating penalty risk entirely.

S-Corp Owners Under-Paying Themselves

Reasonable comp met

We help S-Corp owners set appropriate salaries that satisfy IRS requirements while optimizing tax efficiency.

Manual Spreadsheet Systems

Modern automation

Clients transition from spreadsheets to professional payroll software, eliminating errors and audit exposure.

Year-End Form Stress

Seamless year-end

W-2s and 1099s are automatically prepared and filed, ensuring clients meet all year-end deadlines without stress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions, answered

What's included in payroll services?+

Full-service payroll: processing, direct deposit, payroll tax calculation and filing, and compliance, so your team is paid correctly and on time.

How much does payroll cost?+

Payroll services start at $150 per month, scaled to headcount and pay frequency.

Do you handle payroll tax filings?+

Yes. We calculate, file, and remit federal and state payroll taxes and keep you compliant with filing deadlines.

How does payroll connect to S-Corp reasonable compensation?+

For S-Corp owners, payroll is where reasonable compensation is set and documented. We coordinate payroll with your tax plan so the salary and distribution split is correct.

Take the Next Step

Don't Overpay the IRS Another $20K This Year

Free 15-minute payroll setup call. We'll assess your current situation, flag compliance risks, and walk you through Gusto automation.

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