Business Services

After-The-Fact Payroll (ATFP)

Prep & e-file only for Forms 941/940, year-end W-2/W-3, and 1099-NEC. No live payroll or tax payment remittance — perfect for small businesses that run payroll elsewhere but need accurate filings.

$60/mo Prep & E-File Only
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Clients remain responsible for making all payroll tax deposits via EFTPS and any state portals.

What’s Included (and What’s Not)

Included

  • Quarterly Form 941 preparation & e-file
  • Annual Form 940 preparation & e-file
  • Year-end W-2/W-3 preparation & e-file
  • 1099-NEC preparation & e-file (contractors)
  • Annual payroll summaries & basic reconciliation
  • Secure document exchange via Client Portal
  • E-file authorization: Form 8879-EMP

Not Included

  • Live paycheck processing or direct deposits
  • Tax payment remittance via EFTPS/state portals
  • Time-tracking or ongoing payroll management
  • Handling of client funds
  • Complex amendments without separate engagement
  • State (Not supported)

Need help catching up or fixing past filings? We can quote prior-year ATFP filings separately.

How ATFP Works

  1. Subscribe: Start your $60/mo plan and get instant onboarding instructions.
  2. Upload totals: Provide quarterly/annual payroll reports and employee/contractor lists in the Client Portal.
  3. Review & e-sign: We prepare the forms; you approve and sign 8879-EMP for e-file.
  4. Make payments: You submit payroll tax deposits via EFTPS/state sites as needed.

ATFP Document Checklist

  • Federal EIN
  • Most recent 941/940, W-3/W-2 totals (if any)
  • Employee roster: name, address, SSN/ITIN, hire/term dates, YTD wages & withholdings
  • Employer benefit/fringe totals (health, HSA, retirement, group-term life, etc.)
  • Contractor list for 1099-NEC with totals and collected W-9
  • Authorized signer details for e-file (name, title, phone, email)
Upload in Client Portal

ATFP FAQs

What is ATFP?
ATFP is a prep & e-file only payroll filing service (Forms 941/940, W-2/W-3, 1099-NEC). We don’t run payroll or move funds; you handle deposits via EFTPS/state portals.
How much does it cost?
$60 per month. Prior-year catch-up or amendments can be quoted separately if needed.
What do you need from me?
Quarterly/annual payroll totals, employee/contractor details, and an e-signature on Form 8879-EMP to authorize e-file.
Do you make the tax payments?
No. You’ll submit federal and state payroll tax deposits via EFTPS and state portals. We’ll show the amounts and due dates alongside your filings.
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For entities filing income tax returns, see our Business Returns page.