Houston CPA Payroll Services
Payroll Services in Houston for Small Businesses
When you’re running a business, time spent on payroll is time you can’t devote to growth. A typical small‑business owner spends about eight hours every month — 12 full days a year — just processing payroll. Payroll isn’t just writing checks; it involves meeting federal, state and local tax deadlines, producing accurate W‑2s and 1099s, and keeping up with ever‑changing employment laws. At JAG CPA & Co., we streamline your payroll so you can focus on what you do best.
Why Outsource Your Payroll?
- Cost and time savings: Outsourcing payroll frees your staff to focus on core activities. Keeping payroll in‑house means managing software, updates and tax law changes; letting experts handle it reduces overhead and administration.
- Worry‑free compliance: Federal, state and local payroll laws change frequently. Missing a filing deadline or applying an outdated tax table can lead to penalties. Professional payroll providers track these changes and file on your behalf.
- Focus on your business: Eliminating payroll headaches lets you concentrate on sales, service delivery and growth, rather than chasing forms and deadlines.
What our Houston payroll services include
- Payroll processing: Weekly, bi‑weekly or monthly payroll runs to suit your schedule
- Direct deposit and secure check printing: Your employees can receive pay via direct deposit or printed checks.
- Federal and state payroll tax filings: We calculate, remit and file all federal and Texas payroll taxes, including FICA, FUTA and SUI.
- New‑hire and unemployment reports: We prepare mandatory new‑hire reports and handle state unemployment claims and audits.
- W‑2, W‑3 and 1099 preparation: At year‑end we produce and distribute W‑2s for employees and 1099s for contractors.
- Workers’ compensation audits: We coordinate with your insurer to ensure your payroll data aligns with audit requirements.
- Integration with bookkeeping & CAS: Payroll data flows directly into your bookkeeping and client accounting systems, saving time and reducing errors
How our payroll process works
- Discovery & Setup: We start with an onboarding meeting to understand your company’s structure, pay cycles and benefits. You’ll receive a simple checklist of information to provide (employee details, pay rates, tax IDs, etc.).
- Implementation: We configure your payroll schedule, establish direct deposit and integrate with your bookkeeping system. We also set up compliance calendars to keep you on track with tax deposits and filings.
- Ongoing Processing: You’ll submit timesheets (or your time‑tracking system will feed data automatically). We process payroll, file taxes, send pay stubs and provide reports.
- Quarterly & Year‑End: At quarter‑end we prepare all required payroll tax filings. At year‑end we produce W‑2s, W‑3s and 1099s, ensuring every form is distributed and filed on time.
- Support & Advisory: Questions about classifying contractors vs. employees? Need to set up benefits or handle a new hire in another state? Our team provides guidance and coordinates with our CAS and tax planning services.
Why Choose JAG CPA & Co. for Payroll?
- Local expertise: As a Houston‑based CPA firm, we understand Texas employment laws and local tax requirements.
- Integration with your finances: Unlike generic payroll processors, our payroll service is integrated with bookkeeping, client accounting and tax planning, so your financial picture stays synchronized.
- Experienced professionals: Our team includes Certified Public Accountants and financial consultants who stay current on ever‑changing payroll regulations.
- Responsive service: We offer dedicated support — call or email, and you’ll speak with a real person who knows your business.
Ready To Simplify Payroll?
Let’s look at how payroll fits your business. Request a consultation, complete the questionnaire, and Joe will review the fit before your call is confirmed. We’ll start with your current payroll process and the next step that makes sense.
Call 713-234-5112.
Joe is s a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) and a Certified Valuation Analyst (C.V.A.). Joe’s professional career in public accounting began in 2012 with one of the “Big 4” international
accounting firms. Since 2012, the focus of his professional engagements has been primarily in the area of tax planning, cash flow planning, business valuations, and business consulting for privately owned businesses.
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration-Accounting
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 2011
Master of Science- Accounting Sam Houston State
University, Huntsville, TX 2012
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
The state of Texas, 2013