Payroll
Payroll Without the Penalty Risk.
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 complianceClients avoid IRS penalties through Gusto automated filings and our quarterly compliance monitoring.
Misclassified Employees or Contractors
Proper classificationWe help clients correctly classify workers, preventing costly IRS reclassification penalties and back-tax issues.
Missed Quarterly Deposit Deadlines
Zero missed deadlinesGusto automation ensures clients never miss federal or state deposit deadlines, eliminating penalty risk entirely.
S-Corp Owners Under-Paying Themselves
Reasonable comp metWe help S-Corp owners set appropriate salaries that satisfy IRS requirements while optimizing tax efficiency.
Manual Spreadsheet Systems
Modern automationClients transition from spreadsheets to professional payroll software, eliminating errors and audit exposure.
Year-End Form Stress
Seamless year-endW-2s and 1099s are automatically prepared and filed, ensuring clients meet all year-end deadlines without stress.
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.