Missed payroll, late tax deposits, and W-2 errors are some of the most costly mistakes a small business can make. Tides handles payroll processing, tax filings, and record-keeping — so your team gets paid on time and the IRS stays happy.
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Payroll is more than cutting checks. Every pay period involves tax calculations, filings, recordkeeping, and compliance tasks that have real penalties if they go wrong.
We run payroll on your schedule through Gusto — W-2 employees, 1099 contractors, or both. Direct deposit handled automatically. Pay stubs distributed to employees.
Federal and state payroll tax deposits are made on time every pay period. Quarterly 941s and annual 940s filed correctly. No late penalties on our watch.
At year-end, we prepare and file W-2s for employees and 1099-NECs for contractors. Delivered on time, filed electronically, copies distributed to recipients.
Every pay run is documented and reconciled to your books. Payroll expenses are categorized correctly in QuickBooks — wages, employer taxes, benefits all in the right place.
We review your current payroll setup, number of employees, and pay schedule. You get a flat monthly quote on the spot.
We set up or take over your Gusto account, onboard your employees, connect your bank, and configure your tax settings.
We walk through the first payroll together, confirm everything looks right, and set the ongoing schedule.
Every pay period, we run payroll, file taxes, and update your books — on autopilot. You approve, we execute.
Whether you have 1 employee or 50, payroll needs to be right every time. Here's who we work with most.
You've been a sole proprietor and you're hiring your first W-2 employee. Payroll is new territory — we set everything up correctly from day one.
You have a small but growing team. Payroll is running but it's taking too much of your time or your prior setup is creating compliance risk.
You pay 1099 contractors regularly and need clean records, proper 1099 filing at year-end, and a system that doesn't mix contractor payments with employee payroll.
The IRS doesn't give small businesses a pass on payroll tax deposits. Late filings and missed deposits come with real penalties — and they compound fast.
The IRS charges 2–15% penalties on late payroll tax deposits — and interest accrues daily. A single missed deposit on a $10,000 payroll can cost $500–$1,500 in penalties.
Incorrect W-2s trigger IRS notices, employee complaints, and amended returns. Getting them right the first time is not optional.
Manually calculating taxes, logging into portals, and double-checking filings takes hours every pay cycle — time you should spend running your business.
Treating W-2 employees as 1099 contractors is one of the most audited areas by the IRS. Proper classification and documentation protects you.
Based in Greenville, SC. 100% remote — serving clients statewide and nationwide.
"Daniel has helped me keep my finances organized and is always helpful. He is very personable, and if I have a question, he promptly gets back with me!"
Schedule a free consultation. We'll review your current payroll setup and give you a flat monthly quote — no surprises, no hourly billing.
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