Payroll Setup the right foundation.
For employers hiring for the first time or rebuilding payroll, we set up the accounts, records, and policies payroll depends on.
Most payroll problems start at setup. TreeStar helps you register as an employer with the IRS and, for California employers, the Employment Development Department, then builds the employee records and pay policies your payroll will run on. We confirm pay schedules, wage types, deductions, and benefits, and collect new-hire paperwork through secure channels. We also map payroll to your chart of accounts so every pay run lands correctly in your books. Whether this is your first hire or a fresh start, you begin with a payroll setup that is organized and ready to run.
How we help
Help with federal and California employer account registrations.
Employee profiles, withholding forms, and pay details set up accurately.
Pay schedules, wage types, overtime treatment, and deductions defined and documented.
A secure process for collecting required onboarding forms.
Payroll accounts mapped to your chart of accounts before the first pay run.
Every engagement starts with a written scope, so you know exactly what we will handle for you before any work begins.
How it works
- 01 Plan
We review your hiring plans, pay practices, and entity structure.
- 02 Register
We help complete employer registrations and gather account details.
- 03 Configure
We enter employees, pay schedules, and deductions.
- 04 Test
We review the first pay run with you before it is finalized.
What you can expect
Registrations and records in order
A first payroll reviewed before it runs
Payroll mapped to your books from day one
Common questions
What do I need before my first payroll?
Generally, federal and state employer accounts, completed employee withholding and eligibility forms, and decisions on pay schedule and pay rates. We walk you through each item.
Can you help me decide how to pay myself?
Yes. For owners of S corporations and other entities, we can help you think through reasonable compensation and how it fits your tax picture.