First Payroll Fix™: New Business Payroll Setup Kit

Starting payroll for the first time can feel overwhelming. There are forms to collect, deadlines to track, workers to classify, tax deposits to understand, and reports to file.

First Payroll Fix™: New Business Payroll Setup Kit gives new business owners a simple, plain-English starting point before running payroll.

Inside, you’ll get beginner-friendly checklists, worksheets, deadline trackers, examples, and reference pages to help you understand what needs to happen before payday.

What’s included:

• Payroll in Plain English guide
• Do You Need Payroll Yet? mini quiz
• W-2 vs. 1099 decision flowchart
• First payroll setup checklist
• EIN and state payroll setup guidance
• New hire forms checklist
• Payroll tax explanation
• DIY payroll examples
• Payroll tax deposit guide
• Form 941 quarterly filing tracker
• State payroll deadline tracker
• Year-end payroll checklist
• Payroll records checklist
• Common payroll mistakes guide
• Payroll software setup worksheet
• New hire payroll worksheet
• Final pre-payroll checklist
• Federal payroll deadline quick reference
• Glossary for new business owners
• Payroll setup calendar bonus
• Payroll software comparison insert

Perfect for:

• New business owners
• First-time employers
• LLC owners preparing to hire
• S-Corp owners learning about payroll
• Service-based businesses setting up payroll for the first time

Important disclaimer:

This product is for educational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, payroll, accounting, or HR advice. Payroll requirements vary by business structure, industry, state, employees, and local rules. Always verify requirements with the IRS, your state agencies, your payroll provider, or a qualified professional.