Payroll and HR Services for Small Businesses
From your first hire to your final payroll run, we handle the administrative work so you can stay focused on running your business.
What Payroll and HR Actually Costs You When It's Not Done Right
Most small business owners don't have a payroll problem — they have a time and compliance problem.
At Moore Accounting Group, we provide payroll and HR services Summerville SC small businesses can rely on every pay period — not just at year-end. We manage the full employee lifecycle, from setting up a new hire's payroll and onboarding paperwork through final payroll processing when they leave. What you get isn't just check-cutting. It's the administrative infrastructure your business needs to stay compliant and keep your team paid accurately and on time.
Here's what's included:
- Payroll processing and direct deposit for every pay period
- Payroll tax deposits and filings, including quarterly and annual payroll tax returns
- W-2 and 1099 preparation at year-end
- New-hire onboarding and payroll setup
- Employee offboarding and final payroll processing
- Employee deductions and garnishment calculations
- PTO and sick-leave tracking
- Workers' compensation and unemployment reporting support
- Basic HR compliance and recordkeeping support
Related Services
Payroll Tax Filings Done Right — Every Quarter, Every Year
Payroll tax filing is where small business owners are most vulnerable to penalties. Federal deposits, state withholding, quarterly 941s, annual 940s — the filing calendar doesn't pause because you're busy. We manage your payroll tax deposits and handle every required filing on your behalf, so deadlines don't become emergencies. W-2 and 1099 preparation is included as part of the service, meaning your employees and contractors receive accurate forms on time and your year-end close doesn't turn into a scramble. If you've ever asked yourself whether you need payroll tax filing help for your small business, the honest answer is: if you're managing it alone, probably yes.
The HR Safety Net Most Small Businesses Are Missing
Most small businesses don't have an HR department. They have an owner who handles HR between everything else, which means compliance gaps accumulate quietly until they don't. Our payroll and HR services extend beyond payroll processing to cover the administrative HR work that tends to fall through the cracks: new-hire onboarding documentation, recordkeeping that meets compliance standards, timekeeping support, and unemployment and workers' compensation reporting. You don't need to hire a dedicated HR coordinator to have this handled correctly. You need a firm that understands what small businesses are actually responsible for — and takes it off your plate.
Tara and Laurie bring more than accounting credentials to this work. Their background in restaurant management means they understand what it looks like to manage hourly employees, variable schedules, and high turnover. That experience shapes how we approach payroll and HR for every client we serve, whether you're running a restaurant, a service business, or a growing company in the Summerville or Lowcountry area.
Common Questions About Payroll and HR for Small Businesses
What does payroll processing for a small business actually include?
Payroll processing covers calculating employee wages, withholding the correct federal and state taxes, running direct deposits, and maintaining accurate payroll records. For our clients, it also includes managing deductions, garnishments, PTO tracking, and ensuring every pay period is documented correctly for tax and compliance purposes.Who handles payroll and HR for a small business near me in Summerville or the Lowcountry?
Moore Accounting Group provides payroll and HR services to small businesses across Summerville, the Lowcountry, and the Bluffton area. You work directly with Tara and Laurie — not a call center or rotating account manager — so your payroll is handled by people who know your business.Do I need payroll tax filing help for my small business?
If you're managing payroll tax deposits and filings on your own, the risk of a missed deadline or miscalculation is real — and the IRS penalties for late deposits add up quickly. We handle your quarterly and annual payroll tax filings as part of our payroll service, so you're never guessing whether a deadline was met.What is included in new-hire onboarding support?
We set up each new employee in our payroll system, collect and organize required onboarding documentation, and ensure their withholding and deductions are configured correctly from day one. When an employee leaves, we handle final payroll processing and any related offboarding steps on the payroll and HR side.Can you handle W-2 and 1099 preparation at year-end?
Yes. W-2 preparation for employees and 1099 preparation for contractors are included as part of our payroll service. We prepare and file these on your behalf so your year-end obligations are met accurately and on time, without a last-minute rush to pull records together.
