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Payroll

Worry-free payroll services for your Chico-area business

Stay focused on running your business with stressfree payroll, accurate tax filing, and full employee support.

Now you can look forward to payday again

Running payroll isn’t just about writing checks. It’s supporting your team while avoiding costly mistakes and making the most of your time and money. At Padgett Chico, we help small businesses take payroll off their plate, with personalized guidance, smart systems, and year-round support, so you can save time, reduce risk, and feel confident every payday.

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Why work with Padgett?

Flexible payroll for every kind of team
Whether you’ve got salaried employees, hourly workers, or 1099 contractors, we make it easy to pay everyone on time, while still making the most of your time.

Fewer repetitive tasks
Say goodbye to manually tracking hours, printing checks, or sorting through tax forms—we’ve got it handled.

Built-in compliance support
We stay up-to-date with IRS rules and filing deadlines, so you don’t have to, preventing fines and penalties and protecting your most valuable asset: your team.

Integrated financial services
As part of Padgett’s full accounting and tax support, our payroll service connects the dots to save you time and prevent costly errors.

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Payroll services

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Full-service payroll processing

From paycheck calculations to deductions and withholdings, we ensure your team is paid accurately and on schedule.

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Tax filing & compliance

We handle all federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, including year-end forms, freeing your time and keeping you free of penalties and compliance problems.

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Employee support & documentation

We manage W-2s, 1099s, and direct deposit setup, and can even assist with employee questions so you don’t have to play middleman.

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Payroll system integration

We partner with ADP® for secure, streamlined payroll solutions that sync with your other accounting tools and our suite of tax and accounting services. Through ADP, we also offer additional HR services.

Let’s make payday simple.

No more payroll stress. No more deadline panic. No more late-night paperwork at the kitchen table. Let Padgett Chico simplify your payroll process with personalized service and smart technology.

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How much is payroll costing you?

Our Employee Compensation Calculator can help you estimate your true cost, including taxes and benefits.

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Payroll FAQs

Padgett Chico provides end-to-end payroll support, including check processing, direct deposit, tax filings, and employee documentation. Whether you're paying two people or two hundred, we’ve got you covered.

We use trusted payroll tools like ADP® alongside hands-on local support. That means accurate, on-time paydays and someone you can call when you need help.

Payroll mistakes can cost time and money. Outsourcing to Padgett helps reduce risk, prevent tax penalties, and save hours every month—so you can focus on your business, not spreadsheets.

Yes. We manage payroll tax filings and help ensure you meet every federal, state, and local requirement, reducing your audit and penalty risk.

We support multi-state payroll, part-time workers, and contractor payments. During your consultation, we’ll talk through your specific needs and create a plan that works for your team.

Pricing is based on the size and complexity of your business. We’ll provide a custom quote after a quick consultation.

Frequently asked questions

We take care of your books for you, so you can get back to the job of running your business and generating profits.

We offer payroll solutions that meet your business's needs and enable you to spend time doing what you do best--running your company.

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We offer a variety of services to help make sure that you are taking full advantage of Quickbooks' many features.

We're here to help you resolve your tax problems and put an end to the misery that the IRS can put you through.

We offer one-on-one guidance and a comprehensive financial plan that helps manage risk, improve performance, and ensure the growth and longevity of your wealth.

We encourage you to contact us with any questions.

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