Payroll Services in Arlington, TX
Arlington sits at the heart of one of the most active employment corridors in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. From small restaurants and retail shops near the AT&T Stadium entertainment district to manufacturing suppliers feeding the GM Assembly Plant, Arlington businesses of every size hire employees and face the same challenge: running payroll accurately, on time, and in full compliance with federal and state requirements. Getting it wrong means IRS penalties, unhappy employees, and hours lost to paperwork that should be spent growing your business.
Our Services
Our Payroll Services for Arlington Clients
When you work with us, payroll stops being your problem and becomes ours. Here is exactly what our Arlington payroll clients receive:
- Payroll processing on your schedule: weekly, biweekly, or monthly pay runs calculated with correct federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and FUTA taxes.
- Quarterly and annual tax filings: we prepare and file IRS Forms 941 (quarterly), 940 (annual federal unemployment), and W-2s/W-3s at year end, so you never miss a deadline.
- Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) reporting: Texas requires quarterly wage reports and unemployment insurance tax payments. We handle every TWC filing on your behalf.
- New-hire reporting: Texas law requires employers to report every new hire to the Texas Attorney General’s office within 20 days. We take care of it.
- Direct deposit setup and pay stub generation: your Arlington employees get paid on time with clear, professional pay stubs.
- Year-end W-2 preparation and distribution: accurate W-2s delivered to each employee and filed with the Social Security Administration before the January 31 deadline.
Our monthly bookkeeping with bank reconciliation and payroll processing runs $300 to $600 per month, depending on employee count and pay frequency. That flat monthly rate covers everything listed above, with no hidden fees and no surprise charges at year end.
Why Arlington Businesses and Residents Choose AG Freideman, CPA
One CPA, not a revolving door. Al Freideman personally manages every payroll engagement. Arlington business owners who have been shuffled between associates at larger practices appreciate knowing exactly who is handling their employees’ paychecks and tax filings. When you call, Al answers.
Virtual service built for the DFW sprawl. Arlington is roughly 30 miles from our Preston Road office, and we designed our practice so that distance does not matter. Document uploads, video consultations, and secure file sharing mean your payroll runs just as smoothly from the Arlington entertainment district as it would from Plano or Frisco. You never need to fight I-30 traffic for a payroll question.
Transparent pricing you can budget around. Our $300 to $600 monthly rate is published on our website. Arlington employers planning their overhead can count on the same number month after month. No per-check fees that balloon as you add seasonal staff for Six Flags summer hiring or AT&T Stadium event weekends.
52 five-star Google reviews and 30+ years of experience. Every single Google review we have received is five stars. That track record reflects the same consistency Arlington clients can expect from their payroll: accurate, on time, every pay period.
How Payroll Services Connect to Your Arlington Business
Arlington’s economy is uniquely diverse for a mid-cities community. UT Arlington drives a steady market for part-time and student employment. The entertainment corridor around Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium creates seasonal hiring surges for hospitality, food service, and event staffing. The GM Assembly Plant and its network of suppliers support manufacturing payrolls with overtime calculations and shift differentials.
Each of these payroll scenarios carries specific compliance requirements. Tipped employees in Arlington restaurants need proper tip credit calculations. Seasonal event staff must still receive W-2s even if they only work a handful of games. Manufacturers running overtime must calculate time-and-a-half correctly or risk Department of Labor scrutiny. We handle all of these situations because Al has spent three decades working across multiple industries, and Arlington’s mix of employers is exactly the kind of complexity a generalist payroll app is not equipped to manage.
Because Texas has no state income tax, your employees’ paychecks are simpler in one respect, but employers still owe federal payroll taxes, FUTA, and Texas unemployment insurance. Missing a quarterly 941 filing can trigger IRS penalties of 2% to 15% of the unpaid tax, depending on how late the payment is. We make sure that never happens.
Payroll Services Questions from Arlington Clients
How much do payroll services cost in Arlington?
Our monthly bookkeeping and payroll processing package runs $300 to $600 per month, based on the number of employees and your pay frequency. That single rate covers payroll runs, tax filings, W-2 preparation, and TWC reporting. There are no per-check fees or hidden charges.
Can you handle payroll tax filings for my Arlington business?
Yes. We prepare and file every required payroll tax form: IRS Form 941 each quarter, Form 940 annually, W-2s and W-3s at year end, and all Texas Workforce Commission quarterly wage reports. You do not need to track deadlines or interact with the IRS yourself.
What is the difference between a 1099 contractor and a W-2 employee?
A W-2 employee works under your direction and control, and you withhold payroll taxes from their pay. A 1099 contractor sets their own hours, uses their own tools, and receives gross pay with no withholding. Misclassifying an employee as a contractor can result in back taxes, penalties, and interest from the IRS. If your Arlington business uses both, we can review your worker classifications and make sure each person is categorized correctly.
How fast can you set up payroll for my Arlington business?
Most Arlington businesses are fully set up within one to two weeks. We need your EIN, employee information (W-4s, I-9s), bank details for direct deposit, and your preferred pay schedule. Once we have that, your first payroll can run on the next scheduled pay date.
Do I still need payroll services if I only have one or two employees?
Yes. Even with a single employee, you are responsible for quarterly 941 filings, annual 940 filings, W-2 preparation, TWC wage reports, and new-hire reporting. The compliance burden is the same whether you have one employee or fifty. Our monthly rate starts at $300, which is far less than the cost of a single IRS penalty for a missed filing.
Get Started from Anywhere in Arlington
You do not need to leave Arlington to get reliable, professionally managed payroll. Our virtual process means you can upload documents, review pay runs, and ask questions from your office on Division Street, your shop near Parks Mall, or your home in East Arlington. Al Freideman will walk you through the setup during a free, no-obligation consultation, answer your questions about worker classification or tax filings, and have your payroll running within days. Call (972) 893-3481 or book your free consultation at agfreideman.com/meeting/ today.
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Address: 17304 Preston Rd Ste 861, Dallas, TX 75252
Phone: (972) 893-3481
We also offer virtual appointments for clients throughout the DFW metroplex who prefer to meet remotely.
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