How often can payroll run?

Weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly. We help you choose a cadence that fits your business and California labor expectations.

Should this worker be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor?

It depends on the actual working relationship, not just the title. We can walk through the California ABC test with you so the classification is correct.

Payroll done right

Payroll Services

We help you run accurate payroll, coordinate quarterly and annual filings, and keep your team paid on time.

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What's included

What we handle as part of this service.

Payroll cycle setup (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly)
Employee onboarding documentation (W-4, I-9, DE-4)
Direct deposit or check coordination
Federal (941, 940) and California (DE-9, DE-9C) filings
Year-end W-2 and 1099 preparation

Who it's for

If this sounds like you, we're a good fit.

Small businesses with 1–25 employees
Restaurants, retail and service shops
Nonprofits with paid staff
Owners moving away from manual payroll

Documents you'll need

Bring (or upload) these so we can get started quickly.

Not sure? We share a tailored checklist after the consultation.

Federal EIN and California employer accounts (EDD)
Employee W-4, I-9, DE-4 and pay rates
Business bank account for payroll funding
Desired pay schedule and start date

Our process

The five steps we walk through with every client.

Schedule a consultation
Book in person or remotely. Tell us what you need and we suggest the right service path.
Bring or upload your documents
We share a clear checklist so nothing important gets missed.
Review with a specialist
We walk through your situation, answer questions, and confirm the plan together.
We prepare, file, or organize
From tax returns to payroll, formations or filings, we handle the work end to end.
Ongoing follow-up support
We stay available year-round for questions, notices, and the next step.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions we hear about this service.

Weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly. We help you choose a cadence that fits your business and California labor expectations.

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Ready when you are

Ready to get organized? Book an appointment today.

Pick a time that works for you — in person at San Pablo or Concord, or fully remote.

Book an Appointment 510-255-9194

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