Full-Service Payroll
Full-service payroll for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Portside runs payroll, handles your payroll tax filings, and give you and your employees an easy-to-use online portal.
Best for: Small businesses with employees · Nonprofits with employees · Business owners looking for a better payroll platform · Any organization looking to outsource their payroll to a more attentive provider
What's included
You're not locked into proprietary payroll software - the subscription to Gusto is yours to keep.
Portside has achieved both Gusto Payroll Certification and are Gusto People Advisor certifications.
Seamlessly launch or transition your payroll system for accurate, compliant, and stress-free processing.
Process payroll as often as needed with. Includes off-cycle, new hire, and termination payments.*
Ensure secure, convenient, and fast** payments directly to employee bank accounts.
Portside handles all payroll tax filings, payments, and compliance automatically.
Generate tailored reports to track payroll, labor costs, and compliance needs.
Portside handles issuing W-2, 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms at the end of each year.
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Give employees 24/7 access to pay stubs, tax forms, and personal details.
Manage payroll, reports, and compliance anytime through an easy-to-use dashboard.
Simplify garnishments, child support, and other third-party deductions with automated handling.
Sync payroll with benefit providers for streamlined deductions and contributions.
Securely store and manage employee files and compliance documents online.
Speed up hiring with paperless onboarding and e-signature tools.
Portside has a simple onboarding process. Then, we'll review the payrolls you've already processed so far this year.
How it works
A short online intake form about your organization's payroll needs.
Portside sends a customized interactive payroll proposal to your organization.
Easy gathering of necessary info for Portside to setup or migrate payroll.
Portside sets up a new payroll system, or migrates your organization from an existing one.
Portside assists with processing pay each pay cycle, and in between for off-cycles, new hires, and terminations.
Portside ensures your payroll taxes are withheld and paid each month, quarter, and year.
Common questions about this service
What is included in payroll tax compliance support?
Payroll compliance support is full-service. Payroll tax filings, W-2 and 1099 issuance, and state registrations are all included.
Does Portside handle multi-state payroll?
Yes. Multi-state payroll is supported at a higher cost.
Why use Portside instead of signing up for Gusto directly?
Gusto provides the payroll platform. Portside is a Gusto payroll partner that offers payroll as a full-service solution, including payroll tax filings, W-2 and 1099 issuance, and state registrations, and we can pair it with bookkeeping and tax services.
Does Portside handle my W-2 and 1099 forms?
Sure do!
If you have payroll services with us, that includes preparation, filing, and mailing of W-2 forms, as well as 1099 forms for contractors paid through your payroll software package.
If you have bookkeeping services with us, that includes preparation, filing, and mailing of 1099 forms to all necessary vendors and independent contractors.
We can also provide 1099 services even if your books aren't done by Portside - we would just need some extra information from you to ensure everything is up to snuff.
Can I migrate from another bookkeeping or accounting system?
Yes, we have done this for a number of clients!
If you're already working with a system and love it, we wouldn't dream of making you switch - as long as we are familiar with it! We prefer to set up new clients on Quickbooks Online, but also work with Xero, Freshbooks, and Wave.
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What is included
Payroll is full-service. Payroll tax filings, W-2 and 1099 issuance and state registrations are all included, along with payroll tax compliance support. Multi-state payroll is supported at a higher cost.
Why Portside and Gusto
Portside is a Gusto payroll partner, and payroll runs through Gusto so it stays accurate and on time. Gusto is an industry leader in payroll for small businesses, and a valued partner of Portside.
Related Portside guides
- How to Optimize Your Small Business Payroll Process
- IRS Form 940 vs. 941
- 1099 Contractor vs. Employee
- How to Fill Out IRS Form W-4
Service resources
*Off-cycle, new-hire, and termination payments are processed on an as-needed basis by your advisor, or self-processed by the business owner or designee. There are certain situations where off-cycle payrolls cannot be run, such as for employees who were just hired inside of an existing pay period. Ask your payroll advisor for more details if you have questions. **Direct deposit speed is determined by a number of factors, and is outside of the control of Portside. Gusto will determine which direct deposit speed your organization is eligible for. Speeds range from a 4-day lead time to same-day direct deposit.