USIP ACCOUNTING / Other Services
Payroll services
Payroll processing, federal and state payroll taxes, quarterly filings and year-end W-2 / W-3.
01 / WHO IT IS FOR
Who this is for
Businesses hiring their first employees, S-corp owners who need reasonable salary on payroll, or owners who want payroll handled professionally.
02 / WHAT’S INCLUDED
What’s included
- Initial payroll system setup.
- Payroll calculation and pay runs.
- Federal and state payroll taxes and quarterly filings (e.g., Form 941).
- Year-end W-2 / W-3 and 1099 preparation.
- Basic payroll compliance; multi-state employees, special benefits and S-corp owner wages are evaluated separately.
03 / PROCESS
How it works
- 01
Discuss needs
States, headcount, pay frequency and current system.
- 02
Set up the system
Set up the payroll system and state tax accounts.
- 03
Onboard employees
Collect employee W-4s and onboarding forms.
- 04
Run payroll and file
Run payroll on schedule and file payroll taxes on time.
- 05
Year-end
Prepare W-2 / W-3 and 1099s.
04 / DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
What to prepare
- EIN and state employer account numbers (if any)
- Employee list, pay rates and pay frequency
- Employee W-4s and state forms
- Most recent payroll report (if switching systems)
- Contractor list and payments (for 1099s)
Prepare only what applies to you. Share SSNs, IDs and bank details through the agreed secure method, not in a first email.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does an S-corp owner need to be on payroll?
Shareholders who work in the business generally need reasonable compensation; we evaluate it with you.
Can you handle employees in several states?
Yes, multi-state employees are evaluated separately.
Scope notes
This page does not determine employee vs. contractor classification; systems, states and filings are confirmed first.
Website content is general educational information, not tax, legal or investment advice for your situation.
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General educational information only; not tax, legal or investment advice. Service scope and engagement arrangements are confirmed directly with the firm. Information on this website does not replace advice tailored to your circumstances.