Payroll Management
Multi-state payroll processing, tax filings, and full compliance management, handled by CPAs who understand the stakes. Never miss a deadline or worry about a penalty again.
Overview
Payroll isn't just about cutting checks. It's federal tax deposits, state withholding calculations, quarterly filings, new hire reporting, benefits deductions, W-2s, 1099s, and workers' comp audits. Get any of it wrong and you're looking at IRS penalties, state audits, or unhappy employees.
We manage the entire payroll lifecycle, from processing each pay run with CPA-level accuracy to handling year-end filings and everything in between. If you operate in multiple states, we manage the complexity of different tax rates, registration requirements, and filing deadlines across all jurisdictions.
Every payroll run is reviewed before submission. Every tax deposit is made on time. Every quarterly filing is handled. You simply approve the numbers, and we do the rest.
Multi-state expertise
Have employees in 3 states or 30? We handle state tax registration, withholding calculations, and filing requirements for every jurisdiction so you can hire wherever the talent is.
What's Included
Full-Cycle Processing
Weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly: we run payroll on your schedule with error-free precision.
Tax Deposits & Filings
Federal 941/940, state withholding returns, and quarterly filings, all handled automatically.
Multi-State Compliance
State registration, tax rate updates, and jurisdiction-specific requirements managed for every state.
W-2 & 1099 Preparation
Year-end forms prepared, reviewed, and filed so employees and contractors receive theirs on time.
Benefits Administration
Health insurance, 401(k), HSA, and other benefit deductions calculated and applied correctly each period.
New Hire Onboarding
State new hire reporting, I-9 verification support, and payroll system setup for every new employee.
Direct Deposit Management
Setup and management of direct deposits, pay cards, and alternative payment methods.
Workers' Comp Support
Audit support and classification review to ensure accurate workers' compensation premiums.
In-House vs. Murjani Payroll
| Feature | Without Us | With Murjani CPA |
|---|---|---|
| Processing accuracy | Manual calculations, human error | CPA-reviewed every pay period |
| Multi-state compliance | Research each state yourself | All jurisdictions managed end-to-end |
| Tax filings | Remember every deadline yourself | Every filing handled automatically |
| Year-end | W-2 scramble in January | Forms prepared and filed by deadline |
| Employee questions | You field them all | We handle payroll-related inquiries |
| Penalty risk | One mistake = IRS penalty | Zero penalties, guaranteed |
Compliance Deep Dive
The IRS penalizes businesses $50 per form for late W-2 filings. For a 50-person company, that's $2,500, and penalties escalate the longer you wait. State penalties add up even faster.
Beyond filings, payroll compliance includes proper employee vs. contractor classification (the IRS is cracking down), overtime calculations under FLSA, paid leave compliance in states that require it, and ACA reporting for applicable large employers.
We stay current on every federal and state regulation change so you don't have to. When new requirements take effect, like new state paid leave laws or minimum wage increases, we update your payroll systems proactively.
How It Works
Payroll Audit
We review your current payroll setup, identify compliance gaps, and map out every state and filing requirement.
System Migration
We set up or migrate your payroll system, configure tax accounts, and onboard all employees and contractors.
Flawless Execution
Each pay period: you approve hours/salaries, we process payroll, make tax deposits, and handle all filings.
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