Payroll and Tax
Simplify Administration, Minimize Risk, and Stay Focused on Growing Your Business with our Payroll and Tax Solutions
Managing payroll and tax compliance can be overwhelming. We manage your gross-to-net payroll process from start to finish, creating a seamless experience. Our comprehensive payroll tax solution includes efficient unemployment claims management, timely tax filings, IRS and state notice resolution, and audit reporting.
With flexible options like bonus and commission payroll runs, off-cycle payrolls, and custom time and attendance integrations, we help simplify operations. Additionally, through trusted third-party relationships, we support international payroll needs, giving your business expert guidance, global reach, and confidence.
Dedicated Payroll Specialist
One point of contact who knows your business and helps with fast issue resolution.
Payroll Compliance
Stay ahead of ever-changing labor laws, tax regulations, and wage rules with our built-in compliance support.
Real-Time Reporting & Analytics
Gain full visibility into payroll trends, labor costs, and optional customized reporting to support better decision-making.
Timely Processing
We handle the details, from garnishments and deductions to personal time off (PTO) tracking and bonus runs.
Tax Filing & Year-End Services
We handle federal, state, and local tax filings, W-2s, 1099s, and more, so you don’t have additional work during tax season.
Direct Deposit & Pay Card Solutions & Wages on Demand
Modern, flexible pay options keep your workforce paid on time, every time.
Our HR Payroll and Tax Administration Services
In 2019, AlphaStaffHCM was first recognized by NASWA (National Association of State Workforce Agencies) as the only PEO awarded for our commitment to eliminating unemployment waste and abuse. We have continued to receive this recognition annually.
- Real-time time & attendance tracking
- Cloud-based and mobile app access
- Advanced scheduling tools
- Seamless payroll integration
- Real-time, robust reporting and analytics
- Employee and manager self-service dashboard
- Pre-processing audit reports
- Upload hours in minutes
- Automated deductions & withholdings
- Flexible employee payment options
- Full-service payroll administration
- Direct integration with timekeeping systems
- Garnishment administration (child support, levies, and other)
- Secure data handling
- Dedicated payroll specialist
- Integration with general ledger
- Integration with POS*
- 300+ report library
- PTO accrual
- Tip allocation reporting
- Audits
- Job costing
- Payroll check verifications
- Electronic employee file
- Calculate, reconcile, file and deposit federal, state, and local payroll taxes
- Federal: Social Security, Medicare & Federal Withholding (Form 941), Federal Unemployment (Form 940), W-2, W-2 C, W-3
- State: State Income Tax, State Unemployment Tax
- Other examples: Local Withholding, Paid Family Medical Leave, Nevada Modified Business Tax, etc.
- Work with tax authorities to resolve issues including tax notices and discrepancies
- State Unemployment Tax Account Registration assistance
- R&D Credit (Form 8974) – Qualified Small Business Payroll Tax Credit for increasing Research activities
- FICA (social security & medicare) exemption verification for qualified Visa types
- Tax compliance for employees that live/work in different states
- Provide Payroll tax reports and copies of tax returns as requested
- Dedicated employee W2 line
- ACA Compliance of 1095c and 1094c forms**
- Preparation of Form 5500
- Process unemployment claims
- Claims appeals and hearings
- Quarterly claims history
- Many companies mistakenly view their SUTA (State Unemployment Tax Act) rate as a fixed, unavoidable cost and accept the rate assigned by the state each year. In reality, there are strategic actions you can take to influence and potentially reduce this rate, leading to substantial savings over time. With our specialized expertise in SUTA management, we’ll guide and manage the entire process for you, helping you uncover opportunities to minimize costs while remaining compliant.
- AlphaStaff Administers Unemployment Claims In-House
- Our in-house claims management allows us to extract key support information directly from existing records when a claim is filed.
- We collaborate with you to develop the most efficient and effective method for collecting relevant information.
- Services Include
- Claims management
- Direct Electronic Claims Receipt via SIDES (State Information Data Exchange System)
- Hearing representation
- Management reporting
- Customized client training
- Annual webinar
- Claims management
- Co-Branded
- Update personal information
- W-2 reprints
- Pay stub view
- Employee loan request through “Zayzoon”
- Multiple direct deposits account additions
*As available
**As required by the federal government and assuming you have a compliant health plan
Experience Payroll Solution Support That Is Truly Different
- We go beyond basic processing to deliver efficient and compliant payroll solutions that help protect your business and streamline operations.
- Personalized assistance and prompt issue resolution from a dedicated U.S.-based payroll specialist.
- Out-of-state and foreign national onboarding as we manage payroll tax, registrations and evaluate FICA exemptions for visa-holding employees.
- Time and attendance import integration eliminates manual entries and potential additional fees.
- Garnishment setup, calculation and remittance.
