Affordable Law Firm Payroll: Pricing and 7-Day Setup (Bonuses/Draws, Multi-Office)
- Full $50 + $7/emp; Basic $40 + $6; +$10/month per extra state.
- No per-run or setup fees.
- Day-by-day migration plan with office/department tags and bonus/draw controls.
- W-2 and 1099 e-delivery included; 5-7 day onboarding.
If payroll is slowing billing or year-end, it’s time to simplify. Use this playbook to collect the right data, map partner/associate/staff compensation, and deploy AI checks that catch mistakes before they hit your GL.
What You Get (One Flat Price)
- Unlimited runs with direct deposit and employee portal
- Federal & state filings; W-2 for employees and 1099 for contractors
- Office/department tags and consolidated reporting
- Bonus/draw review flows; exports for accounting and benefits
Pricing Examples (Estimates)
- 8 staff, 1 state → Full: $50 + (8×$7) = $106/month
- 20 staff, 2 states (+1 extra) → $50 + (20×$7) + $10 = $200/month
- 35 staff, 3 states (+2 extra) → $50 + (35×$7) + $20 = $315/month
Illustrative; final quote may vary with deduction/benefit settings.
7-Day Setup & Migration
Day 1 – Intake: roster by role/office, pay schedules, bonuses/draw rules, state IDs, prior returns
Day 2 – Banking & IDs: ACH verification; confirm withholding/SUI registrations
Day 3 – Mapping: office/department tags; contractor (1099) setup; benefits/deductions
Day 4 – AI Checks: outlier bonuses/draws; hours/rates anomalies; state registration validation
Day 5 – Optional Parallel Run: compare totals with prior provider
Day 6 – Approvals: managing partner/ops sign-off; W-2/1099 preview
Day 7 – Go Live: first live run; filings and confirmations issued
Common Pitfalls (and How We Avoid Them)
- Bonuses posted to base pay → dedicated earning types + AI checks
- Partner draws mis-mapped → explicit mapping per firm structure
- Paying in a state without registration → automated reminders + checklist
- Office tags missing → pre-run validation and audit of tags
- Year-end reprints → W-2/1099 validation before December
Serving Austin, Texas 73301
We support firms nationwide, including Austin, Texas 73301, with multi-office teams and remote staff.
FAQs
Do you charge per run?
No-flat monthly pricing.
Can we switch mid-quarter or mid-year?
Yes; we reconcile YTD totals.
Can you handle partner draws and bonuses?
Yes-mapped per firm structure with pre-run checks.
How long does migration take?
Usually 5-7 business days.
Multi-office support?
Yes-office/department tags and consolidated reports.
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