Payroll Setup
We set up your payroll system. Withholdings, direct deposit, tax filings, all of it.
Getting It Right the First Time
Payroll mistakes are expensive. Incorrect withholdings lead to IRS notices. Late tax deposits lead to penalties. Misclassified workers lead to audits. Most of these problems start with a bad setup.
We configure your payroll system properly from the beginning. The right withholdings, the right tax accounts, the right filing schedules. You don’t have to figure out what Utah requires or how federal taxes work. We handle it.
What We Set Up
What We Set Up
Employee profiles, federal and state withholdings, direct deposit, tax deposit schedules, and quarterly filing calendars. Everything configured and tested before your first payroll runs.
Which Systems
Which Systems
We work with Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, and other major platforms. If you don’t have one yet, we’ll recommend the best fit for your business size and needs.
Common Mistakes We Prevent
DIY payroll setup usually means copying what you think other businesses do and hoping it works. It often doesn’t. The IRS and Utah State Tax Commission don’t send friendly reminders. They send penalties.
We see the same errors over and over. Wrong filing frequency. Missing state registrations. Contractors treated like employees or vice versa. These are easy to get wrong and painful to fix later.
Worker Classification
Worker Classification
W-2 vs 1099 matters more than most people realize. Get it wrong and you’re on the hook for back taxes, penalties, and potential legal issues. We make sure each worker is classified correctly.
Tax Registrations
Tax Registrations
Federal EIN is just the start. Utah requires state withholding registration and unemployment insurance accounts. We verify everything is in place before payroll runs.
After Setup
Once your payroll is configured, you can run it yourself or hand it off to us. Some clients want to push the button themselves. Others never want to think about it again. We support both.
Either way, you start with a system that’s set up correctly. No guessing, no crossing your fingers, no waiting for a notice to find out something was wrong.
Self-Service
Self-Service
We hand you a working system and show you how to use it. You run payroll on your schedule. We’re available if questions come up.
Full-Service
Full-Service
We take over completely. You tell us who to pay and when. We handle everything else, including tax deposits and filings. See our Full-Service Payroll offering.
Utah's Trusted Bookkeeping Firm
First Step:
Start With a Call
Tell us what's going on and we'll let you know if we can help. We'll ask a few questions and give you a straightforward quote.