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Compliance in HR & payroll is constantly changing every year. Work with SDO CPA and our expert HR teams to take the manual work out of HR, payroll processing, and tax compliance to save you time.
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Dedicated Small Business Payroll Services
just for you
People are your most important asset in a business
One of the best investments is in taking care of your people. We can help you find and hire talented employees and help you find and administer benefits that help retain your employees, like medical, dental, vision, 401(k), IRAs, commuter benefits, cell/phone, gyms, and more.
MAKE PAYROLL, EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING, & MANAGEMENT EASY
Our payroll service connects with your financial software and gives employees a self-service portal. Our team of specialists will take care of all the tax and compliance issues related to payroll. Make employee onboarding smooth with offer letters, employee handbooks, compliance, and registration, all mostly automated for you.
HR & Payroll services that scales with your growth and needs
Whether you're a start-up with just one employee or a company with hundreds of employees, our HR partners will grow with you. You'll be able to add on services when you need and want them. Get HR & Payroll services customized to your exact needs so that you can maximize your time and money.
Steps to how we work
1.
Consultation
It starts with a few questions and then a consultation to customize your HR & Payroll package.
2.
Onboarding
After selecting your package, you'll go through a guided payroll & HR setup for migration if you use another system.
3.
HR & Payroll
Depending on the package you selected, we'll work together on your Payroll & HR needs so you can focus on growing your business.
Here’s our Awesome Team
We focus on delivering the best outcome for every clients. Our team & HR partners become your trusted advisors and partners, steering you in the right direction and offering the highest quality Payroll & HR services.
Serena Do, CPA
Managing Partner
Steve Rutherford, CPA
Advisor
Kouri, CPA
Accountant
Fawn, CPA
Accountant
As a business owner, dealing with sales, marketing, finance, managing staff, clients, vendors, suppliers, lawyers, bankers, IT, and more, means I have little time for anything else. SDO CPA takes care of all my payroll, HR, tax, and bookkeeping so I don't have to hire a full-time office manager and can feel at peace knowing I'm doing the right things in my operations.
Sarah P. ● Business Owner
Small business payroll FAQs
Our pricing depends on the scope of your payroll needs—factors like employee headcount, pay frequencies, and optional add-ons such as benefits administration. With our Gusto-powered platform, you’ll get straightforward monthly rates plus a per-employee fee. We’ll walk you through the details, so you understand exactly what you’re paying for before you commit. Pricing starts at $40/mo and $6/mo per person.
In many younger businesses, owners often manage payroll themselves in the early stages. But this manual approach can be incredibly time-intensive and prone to errors that lead to costly penalties. As a result, most small business owners eventually bring in a payroll service provider for help.
Whether you decide to handle payroll on your own or enlist a professional, these are the fundamental steps:
- Track and record the hours each employee works
- Calculate wages and withholdings (taxes, benefits, etc.)
- Pay employees accordingly
- Forward withheld taxes to the proper government agencies
- File employer tax returns by the required deadlines
- Provide employees with Form W-2 and other necessary tax forms
At every stage, it’s crucial to stay compliant with ever-changing regulations—a challenge that becomes more manageable with a reliable provider like Gusto on your side.
Depending on the solution you choose, your small business payroll software could include:
Anywhere, anytime payroll processing across devices
Automated calculation, remittance, and filing of taxes once authorized
Employee self-service with flexible payment methods
Smart technology designed to identify potential errors
Expert guidance for navigating certain laws and regulations
Time savings is a major motivator for small businesses to use payroll software. By ensuring employees are paid quickly and accurately, you gain the freedom to devote more attention to product enhancements, customer acquisition, and other revenue-generating initiatives.
Payroll errors can lead to penalties and fines. With reliable payroll software, you can minimize mistakes and potentially save money in the process. Plus, automating the payroll routine may also lower your labor costs by cutting down on manual tasks.
Yes, SDO CPA, through Gusto, extends payroll services to all 50 states. Whether you’re operating from coast to coast or anywhere in between, we’ve got you covered.
Setting up SDO CPA's small business payroll only takes two steps:
Provide your company details, employee info, and any relevant local or state regulations.
Inform the IRS that you’ve chosen Gusto for payroll by submitting Form 8655, Reporting Agent Authorization.
Gusto's small business payroll is automated, so you have minimal hands-on work. Behind the scenes, they:
Total hours worked and calculate gross pay
Factor in deductions like taxes, benefits, and garnishments
Determine net pay and issue payments to employees
File the required tax reports with federal, state, and local agencies
Keep all payroll records securely organized
Your optimal payroll frequency can depend on industry norms and regulatory requirements. Gusto typically recommends weekly or biweekly pay periods where allowed. From there, we’ll collaborate with you to build a payroll calendar that aligns with both compliance rules and your business needs.
Depending on your state’s mandates, employees might be allowed to view their pay statements online or you may be required to provide printed copies. Gusto's small business payroll is prepared to handle either scenario.
All employees get self-service access through our Gusto-powered platform. After logging in, they can:
View and download pay statements
Update their personal and contact information
Adjust withholding preferences (where legally allowed)
Track their paid time off, if you’ve enabled that feature
Gusto will prepare and distribute W-2 and 1099 forms, and they will even e-file them with the IRS on your behalf. This means fewer year-end deadlines for you to manage and more time to focus on your core business.
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Location
214 S Main St, Suite 101C, Duncanville, Texas, 75116, US
We service Duncanville, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Dallas, Grand Prairie, and clients all over the USA virtually.
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