Payroll Support
Payroll support that stays connected to your monthly books.
Stop running payroll manually or patching together software. We handle payroll administration as part of your bookkeeping setup, so everything stays connected.
Who payroll support is for
Payroll support is included in the Growth and Managed Accounting plans, and available as an add on to the Starter plan. It's best suited for owner-operated businesses with up to 15 employees that want payroll administration handled as part of one accounting engagement.
We use QuickBooks Payroll and coordinate with your monthly bookkeeping to keep everything in sync. Payroll software is generally billed separately unless bundled in a custom package.
QuickBooks Online Payroll credential
Verified payroll credential supporting QuickBooks Online Payroll work.
Growth plan
Payroll support for up to 5 employees, included in the $649/month Growth plan.
Managed Accounting plan
Payroll administration for up to 15 employees, included in the $1,295/month Managed plan.
Starter add on
Add payroll support to the Starter plan starting at $150/month. Employee count limits apply.
Standalone
Need payroll support outside a monthly plan? Contact us to discuss.
What's included in payroll support
Payroll processing coordination on your schedule (weekly, biweekly, twice monthly)
Employee payroll entries recorded in QuickBooks
Payroll categorized and reconciled against bank accounts monthly
Basic support for payroll tax withholding tracking
Coordination with your payroll software (QuickBooks Payroll)
Note on payroll software
QuickBooks Payroll and other payroll platforms are billed separately unless bundled into a custom package. We'll be clear about total cost before anything starts.
Payroll built around the way your team works
Hourly and salaried payroll
Employee wages recorded and reconciled with your books each month.
Overtime awareness
Busy weeks can mean overtime. We help keep it tracked, recorded, and visible.
New employee onboarding
Coordinating the paperwork and payroll setup when you add a team member.
Payroll tax recordkeeping
Keeping payroll tax withholding records organized and tied to your bookkeeping.
Employees vs. contractors
Keeping W-2 employees and 1099 subcontractors recorded separately and correctly.
Seasonal payroll planning
Payroll support that accounts for predictable changes in staffing and workload.
Small Business Bookkeeping Co. supports payroll administration and bookkeeping coordination. Business-specific legal, HR, tax, or compliance decisions should be confirmed with the appropriate professional or agency.
Payroll support works best alongside monthly bookkeeping. Also consider sales tax support if you have filing obligations. See full pricing for plan details.
Payroll guides for owner-operated businesses
Read before or after your payroll setup.
Payroll for Landscaping and Lawn Care Crews
W2 vs. 1099 for crews, overtime, Kentucky registration, and how payroll flows into your books.
Payroll Setup Checklist for First Employee
Everything you need to set up before running your first Kentucky payroll.
Employee vs. Contractor
IRS worker classification rules and how they apply to landscaping crew members.
Ready to get your books cleaned up?
Book a free bookkeeping diagnostic and we'll map out exactly what needs to happen to get your books current and tax ready.