Cost and setup
How do I run payroll for the first time?
Short answer
To run payroll for the first time, get an EIN, register for state withholding and unemployment accounts, collect Form W-4 and Form I-9 from each employee, report new hires to your state, and choose a pay schedule. Then calculate gross pay, withhold taxes, pay employees, and deposit the taxes on time.
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