Frequently Asked Payroll Questions

Q: Why do I need payroll at all? Would it not be easier to just set up the employee as a subcontractor?

A: Unless the employee has his/her own business, such a practice is highly illegal. Please CLICK HERE to determine if such an employee may actually be classified as a subcontractor. Any employer that inappropriately misclassifies an employee as a subcontractor may face stiff penalties from federal and/or state tax agencies, as well as divisions of unemployment. By using APS, you buy peace of mind.

Q: I am very busy; how long will it take to set up my payroll?

A: We try to make the changeover entirely painless. Our experts will transfer data from your payroll account, or if you are using an outside service, we will utilize their records to transfer the data. In either case, it takes minimal time to perform the transition.

Q: What happens when I hire more employees? Can I add them to my payroll at any time?

You may add employees at any time.  Please CLICK HERE to access the employee forms needed

Q: We are a small start-up company with eight employees; what is the advantage of having APS do our payroll?

A: Since we are also a small, independently owned company, you will find us much easier to deal with than with our competitors. We are equipped to handle your company from start-up to whatever size you may grow. Click Here to learn why we are better than the competition.

Q: Do you offer direct deposit?

A: Yes. Direct deposit is a great service to offer to your employees. Your employees may choose up to 2 different accounts to deposit.

Q: Do all my employees have to participate in direct deposit?

A: No. There is no minimum participation.

Q: Our company has unique payroll needs; can APS personalize our account to suit our needs?

A: Our system is completely flexible. Unlike most payroll companies, we don’t require your company to conform to our system. We work with you to determine your payroll needs and identify problem areas. Then, we adapt our system to provide you with the best payroll solution.

Q: We currently have another firm handling our payroll but want to switch; what is involved in changing over, including costs?

Switching from another payroll company is extremely simple. We generally use the existing quarterly and payroll histories from the previous company to input them into our system and get you up and running quickly!