Payroll Services
Payroll that keeps you out of Trust Fund trouble.
Overview
Payroll is where small businesses fall into their most expensive tax problems — late 941 deposits become personal Trust Fund liabilities under IRC §6672. We run bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll for employees and S-corp owner-employees, handle every federal and state deposit, and file all quarterly and annual payroll returns.
What's Included
- Employee payroll with direct deposit and pay stubs
- S-corporation owner-employee payroll with reasonable comp support
- Federal 941/940 and Florida reemployment tax filings
- W-2, W-3, and 1099-NEC year-end preparation
- Federal Tax Deposit (FTD) scheduling to avoid TFRP exposure
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to run payroll if I'm the only person in my S-corporation?
Yes — the IRS requires S-corp owner-employees to pay reasonable compensation via W-2 before taking distributions. Skipping payroll is one of the most common S-corp audit triggers.
How often do I have to deposit payroll taxes?
Most small employers are on a monthly deposit schedule (due by the 15th of the following month). Larger employers are semi-weekly. New employers default to monthly for their first calendar year.
What happens if I miss a payroll tax deposit?
Failure-to-deposit penalties range from 2% to 15% depending on lateness, plus interest. Sustained non-deposit triggers the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty — personal liability under IRC §6672. Don't let this drift.
Do you file Florida reemployment tax?
Yes. Florida employers file Form RT-6 quarterly for reemployment tax (Florida's version of state unemployment). We handle registration, quarterly filings, and rate management.
See our full Tax Resolution, Tax Prep & Bookkeeping FAQ.
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Payroll Services Across Northeast Florida
We handle payroll services cases for taxpayers and small business owners throughout the Jacksonville metro. Choose your city to see our local service area, ZIP codes served, and city FAQs.
Also serving all of Duval County, St. Johns County, Clay County, and Nassau County. See the full Jacksonville tax attorney overview.
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