Financial Reporting & Analytics
Payroll Services for Atlanta and South Metro Businesses
Your people expect to be paid correctly and on time, and the tax agencies expect the same care. We process payroll and handle state and federal payroll tax payments, so payday stays routine instead of stressful.
Our payroll service covers the regular work of paying your employees: collecting hours and pay changes, calculating gross pay and withholding, and processing each pay run on schedule. We also handle the state and federal payroll tax payments connected to those pay runs. Those payments cover amounts withheld from employees along with the employer's own share, and each one has its own due dates.
Payroll mistakes tend to multiply. A missed deposit can bring penalties, and an incorrect setup can repeat itself on every paycheck until someone notices. That is why we begin by reviewing how your payroll is set up today, including employee records, withholding details and your agency accounts. If something looks off, we bring it to you and help sort out the next step.
We also tie payroll back to your books, so wages and payroll taxes land in the right accounts and your reports reflect real labor costs. For a small company adding its first employees, we explain what changes and which accounts you will need. During your consultation we confirm exactly which payroll filings and year-end forms are part of your engagement, so nothing is left to assumption.
Who this is for
- Small employers tired of running payroll themselves
- Businesses hiring their first employee in Georgia
- Owners worried about missed or late payroll tax payments
- Companies whose payroll does not tie to their books
- Growing teams with hourly and salaried staff to pay
How Proactive Strategies helps
Review your current setup
We check your employee details, pay schedule and federal and Georgia agency accounts.
Agree on a pay calendar
You get clear dates for sending hours and changes, so each pay run stays on time.
Process each pay run
We calculate pay and withholding, then ask you about anything that looks different from last period.
Handle payroll tax payments
State and federal payroll tax payments are made on their schedule and recorded.
Tie it back to the books
Wages and taxes are recorded in your accounting so your labor costs are accurate.
In Georgia
Georgia employers generally deal with two state agencies. Income tax withheld from wages goes to the Georgia Department of Revenue, while state unemployment contributions go through the Georgia Department of Labor. New hires must also be reported to the state. We help you keep these accounts straight alongside your federal payroll obligations.
How we work
What working together looks like
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Initial Consultation
A conversation about where you are, what is on your mind and what you would like to accomplish.
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Needs Assessment
We review the details, documents and priorities that matter to your situation.
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Strategic Recommendations
You receive clear, practical recommendations and a sensible order for acting on them.
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Implementation Support
We help put the plan in motion, organizing the work and coordinating with the people involved.
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Ongoing Guidance
As your business and life change, we stay available to revisit decisions and keep things on track.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Have a question that is not answered here? Book a consultation and ask us directly.
Do you make payroll tax payments or only calculate them?
We handle state and federal payroll tax payments as part of the service, in addition to processing the pay run itself. In your consultation, we confirm which accounts are involved, how payments will be authorized, and which related filings are included in your engagement.
What accounts do I need before hiring my first employee in Georgia?
You generally need a federal Employer Identification Number, a Georgia withholding account with the Department of Revenue, and an unemployment account with the Georgia Department of Labor. You will also collect forms such as a W-4 and an I-9 from the employee. We walk you through these steps.
What should I do if a past payroll tax payment was missed?
Tell us as soon as you know, because penalties and interest can grow with time. We help you figure out what was missed by reviewing your records and organizing the details. Any notices or formal response should be handled promptly, with an authorized representative of your choosing where needed.
Can you run payroll for hourly and salaried staff together?
Yes. Many small businesses have both, along with overtime or bonuses in some periods. We set up each employee correctly and use a simple routine for you to send hours and changes. Questions about how a job should be classified may need an employment attorney.
How do I share employee information with you securely?
Do not send Social Security numbers, tax forms or other employee documents through the website form or email. After your consultation we will explain how to share documents securely. Protecting your employees' details is part of doing payroll well, so we settle this before any information changes hands.