Payroll

Payroll that starts clean, because fixing it later costs more.

Most payroll problems are setup problems: the wrong state account, a missing registration, an owner paid as a contractor. We set up payroll in Gusto for S corporation owners and first-time employers, register the accounts that need registering, and hand you a system that runs itself.

Who it is for

  • S corporation owners who need to start paying themselves a salary
  • First-time employers hiring in California
  • Anyone whose current payroll has produced a notice they do not understand

What you get

  • Gusto account setup with the right pay schedule, states, and tax accounts
  • California EDD and any other state registrations handled
  • Owner compensation set in line with your tax plan
  • A payroll quote before you commit, so there is no guessing on cost

How it works

01

Quiz

A two-minute quiz tells us who you are paying, where, and how often, and produces a quote.

02

Register

We open the state accounts and connect them to Gusto.

03

First run

We run the first payroll with you and confirm every deposit and filing landed.

04

Hand off

Gusto runs on schedule. We stay on as your accountant of record and watch the filings.

Pricing

Setup is quoted from the payroll quiz. Gusto’s own monthly fee is separate and billed by Gusto.

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Common questions

Why Gusto?

It handles multi-state registration, direct deposit, and year-end forms cleanly, and it gives us accountant access so we can watch filings without logging in as you. We are a Gusto partner firm.

Do you run payroll every period?

Gusto runs it on autopilot once set up. We monitor filings and step in when something needs a human.