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1. How often will you process payroll for your
employees?[?]

Weekly
Monthly
Biweekly (every other week)
Semimonthly (2 times per month)

Paychecks can be issued on any schedule you choose. You will usually pay between $2 and $3 for each check plus a base account fee. The more frequently you print checks, the more you will pay. However, payroll services often provide volume discounts.

2. Are most of your employees paid on an hourly or salaried basis?[?]

Hourly
Salary
Evenly mixed

Calculating payroll is more complex for hourly employees than for salaried workers. If you have a large number of hourly employees, particularly if they work overtime, a payroll service can really help save time and money.

3. For approximately how many employees do you need the payroll service?[?]

An answer is required for this question (Please use numbers only -- e.g., 4, not four.)

If you have more than 10 employees, you’ll save time, resources, and money by hiring a payroll service. If you have fewer than 10 employees, it may not be worth the expense.

4. How are you currently handling your payroll services?[?]

In-house
Accountant or bookkeeper
Payroll service
HR company
Not currently processing payroll
Other

If you are currently work with a payroll processor and you want to switch providers, try to do so at the end of the quarter or beginning of the calendar year. Since payroll services pay your taxes on a quarterly basis, you don’t want to risk a late or incomplete filing.

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5. What other payroll services are you interested in? [?]

None/not sure Direct deposit
Check signing
Check stuffing

401(k) plan administration
Internet-enabled access
Section 125/cafeteria plan
administration
Tax filing services

Most payroll services include calculating paycheck and tax obligations for each employee, printing and delivering checks, and providing management reports. Many services will also connect with 401k and Section 125 plans so employees can set up automatic paycheck deductions. Other services that may require additional fees include state and federal tax filing, automatic check signatures, direct deposit, and W-2 processing. Larger companies with highly complex payroll needs may require HR software systems to track both payroll data and employee benefits information.

6. Timeframe for deciding on payroll services?[?]

ASAP
In two weeks
In one month

In two months
Other

The time it takes to get set up with a payroll service can vary. Small companies can get started within a few days. Larger companies could take as long as one to two payroll cycles.

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