Payroll
Payroll Services in Contra Costa County.
Payroll mistakes are costly — penalties from the IRS, EDD, and FTB can pile up fast. We run accurate payroll on your schedule, file every required tax return, and handle year-end W-2s and 1099s so you can focus on your team, not tax deadlines.
Who this is for
- Businesses with 1 to 100 W-2 employees
- Owners paying themselves through an S-corp
- Companies that use 1099 contractors and need clean year-end reporting
- Employers switching away from a big-box payroll provider they can't get on the phone
What's included
- Weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll processing
- Federal, state (EDD), and local payroll-tax deposits and filings
- Direct deposit
- New-hire reporting and workers' comp reporting integration
- Quarterly 941 and DE 9/DE 9C filings
- Year-end W-2s for employees and 1099-NEC/MISC for contractors
- Owner reasonable-compensation planning for S-corps
How it works
- 01Onboarding
We collect employee data, prior-year payroll totals, and set up your California and federal accounts.
- 02Each pay period
You approve hours; we run payroll, fund direct deposit, and remit taxes.
- 03Quarterly filings
We prepare and file 941, DE 9, DE 9C, and any local returns. You get copies for your records.
- 04Year-end
W-2s and 1099s go out on time to employees, contractors, and the IRS.
Why clients choose us
- A real person answers when you call, not a chatbot
- Coordinated with your bookkeeping and tax preparer under one roof
- No missed EDD or IRS payroll deposits
- Clear pricing based on employee count and frequency
Frequently asked questions
Let's find the strategy your last accountant missed.
Request a free consultation. We'll review your situation, point out what we'd do differently, and give you a clear, transparent quote — no pressure.