Acumen Accounting & Tax Services
Payroll Done Right
Payroll is fully managed - setup, processing, deposits, filings, and year-end forms - ensuring accurate pay and strong compliance.
It May Be Time To Switch If...
You’re hiring your first employee or expanding to new states.
You’ve received payroll tax notices or late penalties.
Contractor payments, stipends, and reimbursements are being treated like wages, causing misclassification concerns.
Why Choose Us For Payroll
Accurate & On-Time
Direct deposit, correct withholdings, and on-time tax deposits - every cycle.
Compliance Built - In
We handle registrations, unemployment accounts, and timely W-2/1099 filings.
Clean Integration
Payroll journals map to your chart of accounts so financials and taxes line up.
Mistakes in payroll trigger penalties and undermine employee trust.
Onboarding is standardized, taxes and filings are automated, multi-state rules are monitored, and each payroll run is reconciled to your books.
Setup & Maintenance
Employee and contractor onboarding, pay schedules, pay types, and system configuration.
Onboarding & Offboarding Checklists
Consistent procedures so new hires, terminations, and status changes are handled smoothly.
Year-End Close
Complete year-end processing - W-2s, 1099s, employer reports, and payroll reconciliations.
We Help Businesses Like Yours
Some of the Industries We Serve
Automotive Service Providers
Comprehensive accounting for auto repair shops and car washes with equipment depreciation guidance and industry-specific financial reporting.
Real Estate Professionals
Complete accounting services for real estate brokers, including commission tracking, transaction management, and tax optimization strategies.
Personal Care & Beauty Services
Business accounting for hair salons and barbershops, including cash flow management and industry-appropriate tax planning strategies.
Attorneys & Legal Professionals
Full-service accounting for attorneys and law firms, handling business operations, compliance, and professional tax planning needs.
Mental Health Professionals
Standard business accounting services for mental health professionals, helping manage practice finances, compliance, and professional tax obligations.
Non-profit Organizations
Tailored accounting services for nonprofit organizations, supporting fund management, donor reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Common Questions
Get Answers Before You Decide
Yes. We register where required and follow each state's rules.
Yes. We collect W-9s, track payments, and file 1099s accurately and on time.
Yes. We map payroll to your accounts and reconcile each run.
Possibly. Growth raises risks - misclassification, missing state registrations, late deposits, weak onboarding, and errors in distinguishing W-2 employees from independent contractors. We close the gaps, automate filings, reconcile every run, and establish a clear payroll calendar so compliance stays tight and everyone, employees and contractors, is paid correctly.
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