Payroll Services
Payroll, handled with direct support.
You get a modern payroll platform and a specialist who runs it with you, so payroll is not one more system you manage alone.
Every pay run, done right
Included with payroll
- Gross-to-net payroll calculations
- Scheduled pay runs
- Direct deposit
- Deductions and garnishments
- Employee pay statements
Optional add-ons
- Timekeeping: Web, mobile, and clock-based time capture that syncs hours into payroll.
- Employee onboarding: New hire setup and forms handled in the system.
- 401(k) retirement reporting: Deduction and contribution reporting for your plan provider.
- Compliance services: Help with notices, filings, and employer questions.
Payroll taxes and reporting
- Calculations and deposits: Federal and state payroll tax withholding, calculated and deposited for you.
- Quarterly and annual filings: Forms such as 941 and 940, filed on your behalf.
- Tax notices: Send us agency notices and we explain them or resolve them with you.
Year-end processing
- W-2s: Prepared and delivered to employees and agencies.
- 1099s: For applicable contractors where supported on your account.
- Reconciliation: Year-end checks so totals match before filing.
Fewer questions for your admin, more answers for employees
- Self-service portal: Employees view pay stubs, withholdings, and tax forms any time.
- Links to official forms: We link to current IRS and state forms rather than hosting outdated copies.
- Timekeeping sync: Hours from SwipeClock flow straight into the pay run.
Connects with:
- SwipeClock timekeeping
- Your current timekeeping system, where it can export hours
- QuickBooks and general ledger exports
- 401(k) and retirement providers
A good fit if you
- Value a specialist who knows your business
- Want help with tax notices and compliance questions
- Run regular payrolls, weekly or otherwise, with timekeeping needs
- Are frustrated with your current provider
Probably not the right fit if you
- Want a fully self-serve, no-contact payroll app
- Only need an occasional one-off paycheck
A simple pay-cycle workflow
- 1
Submit hours
Send hours or changes by your agreed cutoff, or let timekeeping sync them.
- 2
We review
Your specialist checks the numbers and flags anything unusual before processing.
- 3
You approve
Confirm the payroll, and we process it and file the taxes.
- 4
Employees are paid
Direct deposit lands on pay day, and pay stubs are online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in your payroll service?
Payroll calculations, pay runs, direct deposit, tax withholding, tax deposits and filings, and year-end forms such as W-2s. Optional add-ons include timekeeping, employee onboarding, and retirement plan reporting.
Who do I contact when I have a payroll question?
Your dedicated payroll specialist, by phone, email, or in person at our Traverse City office. You are not routed through a call center.
How long does it take to process a payroll?
You submit hours or changes by your agreed cutoff, we review and process, and employees are paid on the normal pay date. Your specialist will confirm cutoffs during setup.
Who is responsible for payroll taxes?
We calculate, deposit, and file payroll taxes on your behalf, and your specialist handles notices that come in. You remain responsible for providing accurate hours, pay rates, and employee information.
How are new employees added?
New hires can be onboarded through your payroll admin dashboard, and employees get their own portal for pay stubs and tax forms.
How is pricing structured?
Pricing depends on employee count and the services you choose. Request a quote and we will outline a clear, itemized proposal.
Talk through your current payroll setup
Tell us what you use today and what is frustrating. We will outline clear next steps, with no pressure.