Payroll
Small business payroll services in Virginia, DC and Maryland
Accurate, on-time payroll for your team, with the filings, deposits and year-end forms handled. We set up payroll correctly, run or review it every cycle, and make sure it posts cleanly to your books.
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor
- Serving small businesses since 2020
- English & Spanish
Payroll setup and processing
We set up payroll in ADP, Paychex, Paycom or QuickBooks Payroll, or review the setup you already have: pay rates, overtime, deductions, benefits, state and local tax accounts and direct deposit. Each pay period we process or review payroll before it runs, and we reconcile payroll liabilities in your books so nothing is left hanging.
Moving 1099 workers to W-2
Many growing businesses start with crews paid on a 1099 and reach a point where some of those workers should be employees. We help you make the move cleanly: registering for state withholding and unemployment accounts, collecting new-hire paperwork, filing new-hire reports and setting up payroll so the transition is smooth for you and your team.
Multi-state payroll in the DMV
When your team lives in Maryland, works in Virginia and has a job in DC, withholding gets confusing. We set up the right state and local accounts and withholding, and keep up with changes such as minimum wage updates.
Year-end W-2s and payroll checks
Before W-2s go out, we review the year's payroll for missing pay, benefits and fringe items, and check new reporting requirements, including the 2026 W-2 codes for qualified overtime and cash tips. Then we make sure W-2s and annual returns are filed on time.
FAQ
Common questions
Which payroll providers do you work with?
We work with ADP, Paychex, Paycom and QuickBooks Payroll. If you don't have a provider yet, we'll help you choose one that fits your size and industry.
Can you help us move contractors to payroll?
Yes. We help you decide who should be on W-2, register the state accounts you need, collect paperwork and set up payroll so the switch happens on a clean date.
Do you handle certified payroll for public jobs?
We help contractors on Davis-Bacon and other prevailing wage jobs with wage setup and WH-347 certified payroll reports. See our government contractor page for details.
What changed on 2026 W-2s?
For 2026, W-2s report qualified overtime and cash tips in new Box 12 codes. We check your payroll setup before forms go out so those amounts are captured correctly.
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Book a free 15-minute consultation by video or phone. We'll talk through your business, what you need and the next steps. In English or Spanish.