Payroll Services — San Francisco, CA

Payroll Services in San Francisco, CA

B&H provides flat-rate payroll processing, quarterly filings, and year-end W-2s for San Francisco small businesses — SurePayroll-powered payroll, direct deposit, and automatic California compliance. San Francisco complex business environment includes the SF Gross Receipts Tax, one of California highest minimum wages, a world-class restaurant and tech startup scene, creating significant accounting and tax filing needs for businesses of every size.

Payroll Services for San Francisco Businesses

San Francisco complex business environment includes the SF Gross Receipts Tax, one of California highest minimum wages, a world-class restaurant and tech startup scene, creating significant accounting and tax filing needs for businesses of every size.

Flat-Rate Pricing — No Surprises

One flat monthly price covers your service with no hourly billing or surprise invoices. You always know what you pay, making it easy to budget for professional accounting help.

Direct Access to Bill or Hannah

When you call or email, Bill or Hannah responds, not a call center or account manager. You get the same accountant every month who knows your San Francisco business inside and out.

San Francisco Minimum Wage Compliance

San Francisco has its own minimum wage: $18.67/hr effective July 1, 2026, indexed to the Bay Area CPI. SF also has a Gross Receipts Business Tax that applies to businesses with San Francisco operations. We apply the current San Francisco rate automatically across our payroll and bookkeeping services before each effective date.

Silicon Valley Accounting Expertise

We serve San Francisco businesses alongside clients from Milpitas to Fremont, knowing the California tax rules, CDTFA filing requirements, and EDD payroll compliance that affect your business.

Payroll Services for San Francisco Businesses

Weekly & Bi-Weekly Payroll Runs

We process payroll on your schedule via SurePayroll with direct deposit to employee bank accounts, physical check printing available, and same-day ACH for urgent runs.

Federal & California Payroll Tax Filings

Quarterly 941 and California DE 9 filings with on-time tax deposits. Annual 940 and California SUI and ETT reconciliation. You never miss a deadline.

Year-End W-2 Preparation

W-2s for all employees prepared and filed by January 31, with federal and California copies distributed to employees and filed electronically with the IRS and EDD.

New Hire Reporting

California requires new hire reports within 20 days of hire. We submit EDD new hire reports for every employee you add, keeping you compliant automatically.

Minimum Wage & Overtime Compliance

San Francisco has its own minimum wage: $18.67/hr effective July 1, 2026, indexed to the Bay Area CPI. SF also has a Gross Receipts Business Tax that applies to businesses with San Francisco operations. California also has daily overtime over 8 hours per day and double-time over 12 hours. We calculate overtime correctly every pay period with no manual tracking required.

QuickBooks Payroll Integration

Every payroll run posts automatically to your QuickBooks ledger with payroll expenses, payroll liabilities, and employer tax contributions all categorized correctly every month.

San Francisco Payroll Services FAQ

Do you provide payroll services in San Francisco?

Yes. B&H provides flat-rate payroll processing for San Francisco businesses: direct deposit, quarterly 941 and California DE 9 filings, W-2s, and automatic minimum wage compliance. We serve clients via our secure portal. Call 408-256-0339.

What is the minimum wage in San Francisco in 2026?

San Francisco has its own minimum wage: $18.67/hr effective July 1, 2026, indexed to the Bay Area CPI. SF also has a Gross Receipts Business Tax that applies to businesses with San Francisco operations. Our SurePayroll-powered payroll service applies the current San Francisco rate automatically and updates before each scheduled increase.

Do you handle California payroll taxes for San Francisco employers?

Yes. We calculate and file all California employer payroll taxes: SUI, ETT, SDI withholding, and California income tax withholding, through quarterly DE 9 and DE 9C filings with the EDD.

Can you handle payroll for San Francisco businesses with tipped or seasonal employees?

Yes. We handle payroll for San Francisco restaurants, retail, and service businesses with tipped employees, seasonal staff, and irregular schedules, including tip reporting and California no-tip-credit rules.

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Tax Preparation for San Francisco Businesses

Federal and California business and individual tax returns for San Francisco small businesses and residents. Quarterly estimated tax planning included.

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Payroll Services in San Francisco

Flat-rate payroll for San Francisco businesses via SurePayroll: direct deposit, quarterly filings, W-2s, and automatic compliance with San Francisco minimum wage of $18.67/hr.

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See exactly how B&H monthly accounting works: upload, reconcile, report. Most San Francisco clients spend under 20 minutes a month on their books.

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