Payroll
Payroll that runs right, without running your week.
Your team gets paid accurately and on time. Your payroll taxes get filed on schedule. You get your day back.
Last updated October 2026 · Reviewed by the AccuLedger Services team
In short
AccuLedger Services runs full-service payroll for businesses in Greater Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Ventura County and the Conejo Valley. We process each pay run and direct deposit, calculate and file federal and California payroll taxes (including Forms 941 and 940, DE 9 and DE 9C), prepare W-2s and 1099s, handle new-hire reporting, and post payroll to your books so labor costs are always accurate.
Who it’s for
Is payroll right for you?
Full-service payroll for employees and contractors: pay runs, direct deposit, payroll tax filings, W-2s and 1099s, done right every time.
- Owners running payroll themselvesHand off the calculations, deadlines and filings entirely.
- Businesses with hourly & tipped staffOvertime, tips, commissions and bonuses handled correctly.
- Companies hiring in multiple statesRegistrations and withholding set up in every state you employ.
- Teams that got a payroll tax noticeWe find the cause, fix it and set up a process so it doesn’t recur.
What’s included
What our payroll services include.
Pay runs & direct deposit
Weekly, biweekly, semimonthly or monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, tipped and commissioned employees.
Payroll tax deposits & filings
Federal and California withholding, deposits and quarterly and annual returns, including 941, 940, DE 9 and DE 9C.
Year-end W-2s & 1099s
W-2s for employees and 1099-NEC forms for contractors, prepared, filed and delivered before the January 31 deadline.
Onboarding & compliance
New-hire reporting, state registrations, and organized W-4 and I-9 collection for every new employee.
Benefits, PTO & deductions
401(k) contributions, health premiums, garnishments and paid sick leave accruals tracked correctly.
Payroll posted to your books
Payroll journal entries recorded and reconciled so wages and payroll taxes are accurate in your P&L.
Our process
How it works.
Gather
Employee, pay rate and tax account details collected securely.
Set up
Payroll configured, year-to-date totals loaded, test run verified.
Run
Every pay run processed, with taxes deposited and filed on time.
Reconcile
Payroll posted to your books and reconciled monthly.
| Filing | Frequency | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| Form 941 (federal quarterly payroll tax return) | Quarterly | Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31 |
| California DE 9 & DE 9C (quarterly wage & withholding reports) | Quarterly | Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31 |
| Form 940 (federal unemployment, FUTA) | Annual | January 31 |
| W-2s to employees and the SSA | Annual | January 31 |
| 1099-NEC to contractors and the IRS | Annual | January 31 |
| Federal payroll tax deposits | Monthly or semiweekly | Based on your IRS deposit schedule |
If a due date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, it moves to the next business day.
FAQ
Payroll questions, answered.
What does full-service payroll include?
Full-service payroll covers calculating gross-to-net pay for every employee, paying them by direct deposit, withholding and depositing payroll taxes, filing all federal and state payroll tax returns, and producing year-end W-2s and 1099s. AccuLedger also posts payroll to your books and handles new-hire reporting, so payroll and accounting always agree.
Can you pay 1099 contractors as well as employees?
Yes. We pay contractors alongside your employees, collect W-9s, track payments throughout the year, and file and deliver 1099-NEC forms by January 31. We can also help you think through whether a worker should be classified as an employee or a contractor, which is especially important under California’s ABC test.
Can I switch payroll providers in the middle of the year?
Yes. We bring over your year-to-date wage and tax totals so W-2s and quarterly filings stay accurate. The start of a new quarter is the cleanest time to switch, but we can transition you at any point.
Do you handle payroll in multiple states?
Yes. If you have employees outside California, we register your business with each state’s tax agencies and handle withholding, unemployment insurance and filings in every state where you have employees.
What happens if I receive a payroll tax notice?
Send it to us. We review the notice, identify the cause (often a missed deposit, a mismatched filing or a rate change), prepare the response or correction, and adjust the process so it doesn’t happen again.
What do you need to get started with payroll?
Typically your federal EIN and California EDD account number, recent payroll registers and year-to-date totals, employee details and pay rates, direct deposit information, and any benefit or deduction details. We send a simple checklist and handle the setup.
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Works well with.
Serving businesses in Conejo Valley, Ventura County, Santa Clarita Valley, Greater Los Angeles.
Talk to us about payroll.
Book a free, no-pressure consultation. We’ll review where things stand and send a fixed-fee proposal within two business days.