Property Management Payroll: The 2025 Guide (Multi-Entity, Staff & Vendors, Consolidated Reporting)

• Tag payroll by property, region, and entity for roll-ups and audits.
• Run W-2 for employees; issue 1099 for true vendors/contractors.
• We run payroll, file federal/state taxes, and e-deliver W-2/1099.
• Flat pricing: $50 + $7/emp (Full) or $40 + $6 (Basic); +$10/month per extra state.
• Typical onboarding: 5-7 business days after data handoff.

Property management companies juggle onsite staff, roaming maintenance techs, seasonal teams, and a vendor network-often across multiple entities and states. This guide shows how to structure payroll so your books reconcile per property and entity, filings happen on time, and year-end is predictably quiet.

People Mix-Onsite Staff, Central Teams, and Vendors

W-2 employees (onsite & corporate)

Leasing agents, maintenance techs, porters, accountants, and corporate staff typically belong on W-2. We support weekly/bi-weekly/semi-monthly/monthly cadences and PTO accruals.

1099 vendors/contractors

Use 1099 for independent vendors (e.g., landscaping, HVAC, cleaning) performing services under contract. We issue 1099 e-delivery; paper mailing optional.

Mixed scenarios

If a worker sometimes acts as a vendor and sometimes as staff, tag engagements clearly (entity/property) to avoid misclassification and keep year-end clean.

Multi-Entity, Property & Region Tagging (The Backbone)

• Tag each employee and earning by entity → region → property.
• Consolidate or drill down: property P&L, regional roll-ups, or entity-level views.
• Our pre-run checks confirm tags remain intact run-to-run.

Multi-State Compliance for Expanding Portfolios

• Add new states for a flat $10/month each; we prompt for registrations/SUI.
• AI checks alert you if staff are being paid in a state without an active ID.
• Quarterlies tie out by state + entity for simpler audits.

Time, Benefits & Deductions (Practical Setup)

• Imports from common time systems; exports to accounting/BI.
• HSA/FSA/401(k) deduction exports; garnishments with audit trails.
• Different differentials/shift rules for onsite vs central teams.

Taxes, Filings & Year-End

• Federal and state payroll filings (940/941, SUI, withholding) included.
• W-2 for employees and 1099 for vendors with e-delivery (paper optional).
• Quarter-end reconciliations and pre-December W-2/1099 validations reduce reprints.

AI-Assisted Accuracy (Before Every Run)

• Flags outlier hours/rates per property/region.
• Catches missing state IDs as you onboard new properties.
• Validates W-2/1099 outputs ahead of year-end.

Pricing & Timeline

Full Payroll (CPA-reviewed): $50/month base + $7 per employee.
Basic Payroll: $40 + $6.
Extra states: $10/month each.
Most firms go live in 5-7 business days after data handoff.

Setup Checklist

1. Roster (role, entity, region, property) + vendor list
2. Banking + tax accounts; state IDs/SUI per entity
3. Prior quarter returns / YTD totals
4. Tags (entity/region/property) and PTO rules
5. Export specs for accounting/BI

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FAQs

Do you support multi-entity structures?
Yes-property/region/entity tags and consolidated reports.

Can you issue 1099 for vendors alongside W-2 staff?
Yes-vendor 1099 and staff W-2 in one workflow.

Do you file federal and state payroll taxes?
Yes-filings included.

Are there per-run fees?
No-flat monthly pricing.

How fast can we start?
Typically 5-7 business days after data handoff.

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