B&H provides flat-rate payroll processing for Belmont small businesses — restaurants, fitness studios, professional services firms, and retailers. California minimum wage $16.90/hr in 2026, direct deposit, quarterly 941 filings, and year-end W-2s handled for you.
California has some of the most complex payroll requirements in the country — SUI, SDI, ETT, EDD filings, and a state minimum wage that increases each year. Belmont businesses follow the California state rate ($16.90/hr in 2026), and we keep you compliant automatically.
Belmont follows California's state minimum wage — $16.90/hr in 2026. San Mateo County has no separate county rate. We apply the current rate automatically and update your payroll before each January 1 increase.
We calculate, deposit, and file all California payroll taxes — SUI, ETT, SDI withholding, CA income tax withholding — through quarterly DE 9 and DE 9C filings with the EDD. No compliance gaps.
One flat monthly fee covers all payroll runs, tax deposits, quarterly federal and state filings, and year-end W-2s. No per-check fees, no surprise invoices. Payroll you can budget for.
Questions about a special payroll run, a new hire, or a garnishment? Call or email Bill or Hannah directly. No payroll call center, no ticket queue — just your accountant who knows your business.
We process your payroll on your schedule via SurePayroll — direct deposit to employee accounts, physical check printing available, and same-day ACH for last-minute runs when needed.
Quarterly 941 federal filings, annual 940, California DE 9 and DE 9C quarterly returns — all filed on time with accurate tax deposits so you never face late-filing penalties.
W-2s for all employees and 1099-NECs for independent contractors prepared and filed by January 31 — federal and California copies distributed to employees and filed with the IRS and California EDD.
California requires new hire reports within 20 days. We submit EDD new hire reports for every Belmont employee you add, keeping you in compliance with state law without the paperwork burden.
Belmont restaurants with tipped employees need tip reporting, tipped credit calculations, and proper overtime calculations. California has no tip credit — all employees are paid the full minimum wage. We handle all of it.
Wage garnishments, child support orders, 401(k) deductions, and health insurance premium deductions processed accurately each pay period — and reconciled in QuickBooks monthly.
Belmont follows California's state minimum wage of $16.90/hr as of January 1, 2026. San Mateo County has no separate county rate. Note that neighboring Redwood City and San Mateo have their own local rates that apply at those work sites. We keep your payroll current automatically.
Yes. B&H provides flat-rate payroll processing for Belmont small businesses via SurePayroll — direct deposit, quarterly 941 filings, year-end W-2s, and California EDD compliance. Call 408-256-0339 for a free consultation.
California employers pay SUI and ETT, and withhold employee SDI and California income tax each pay period. These are filed quarterly with the EDD via DE 9 / DE 9C. We handle all California payroll filings for Belmont clients.
Our flat-rate plans are priced by employee count and pay frequency. Most Belmont small businesses with 1–10 employees pay a predictable monthly fee covering all payroll runs, tax deposits, quarterly filings, and year-end W-2s. Call 408-256-0339 for exact pricing.
Hiring contractors instead of employees? We prepare and file 1099-NEC forms by the January 31 deadline — W-9 collection, 1096 transmittal, and contractor vs. employee classification guidance.
1099-NEC filing in Belmont →Pair your payroll with our monthly QuickBooks bookkeeping and annual business tax preparation — all from one firm that already knows your payroll numbers, making tax season simple.
Belmont accounting & bookkeeping →See how B&H's monthly bookkeeping and payroll process works — streamlined, remote, and priced at a flat monthly rate. Most Belmont clients spend under 20 minutes a month.
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