Payroll
Payroll, handled.
For investors running S-corps or paying a team: payroll runs, federal and state tax filings, and year-end forms — without you ever touching a payroll portal.
Who it's for
If you have an S-corp, you have payroll.
The IRS requires S-corp shareholder-employees to take reasonable compensation as W-2 salary — distributions alone don't cut it, and it's one of the most common and most expensive S-corp mistakes we see. Beyond owners, payroll covers W-2 employees (property managers, assistants, in-house staff) and contractor payments with 1099s at year end. If any of that sounds like you, this is the service that keeps it compliant.
What we handle
Runs, filings, forms.
- Payroll processing on your schedule — salary, hourly, or both.
- Federal and state payroll tax filings, including multi-state registration where needed.
- W-2s and 1099s prepared and filed at year end.
- New-hire reporting and onboarding paperwork.
- Cleanup projects for payroll that got behind — late filings, missed deposits, misclassified workers — quoted as a fixed fee.
Cost
Flat monthly. Quoted up front.
Priced by headcount and pay frequency — you approve the number before any work starts.
FAQ
Payroll questions.
Do I really need payroll for my S-corp?
Yes. The IRS requires S-corp shareholder-employees to take reasonable compensation as W-2 salary, with payroll taxes withheld and filed. Taking only distributions is one of the most common — and most expensive — S-corp mistakes.
Can you fix payroll I messed up?
Usually, yes. Late filings, missed deposits, and misclassified workers can generally be corrected — we'll assess the damage and quote the cleanup as a fixed-fee project.
Do you handle payroll in multiple states?
Yes. Multi-state payroll registration and filings are part of the service — common for investors with properties or team members across state lines.
Next step
Get payroll off your plate.
Fifteen minutes with Corben: your entity structure, headcount, and states — then a flat monthly number. If your current setup is already compliant, we'll say so.