FAQs about Allied Employer Services, Inc.

How does Allied Employer Services differentiate ourselves from other industry leaders?

While many payroll companies offer a take-it-or-leave-it, cookie cutter approach, we tailor our services to meet the needs of each individual client, small or large, in virtually any line of business. Whether your an established business or just starting out, our flexible customized payroll service can be designed to meet your unique needs.

Do we offer the same type of services as some of our national competitors?

Not only do we provide the same types of services but with our unique pricing model we never charge an extra fee for additional services like: Tax Filing, Direct Deposit, Check Signing, Check Stuffing, and Custom Reports.

How does Allied Employer Services' fees compare to the competition?

At Allied Employer Services we have a true bundled pricing approach, with no hidden or extra fees. Almost all of our services are included in our payroll package which makes it easy for clients to pick and choose which services they want without having to worry about price. In most cases, our price is between 20-35% lower than our larger competition.

When will the funds be debited from my account?

At Allied Employer Services, we will debit your account 2 days prior to check date for Net Pay. We will debit your account 1 day prior to check date for your payroll taxes. Our fees will be directly debited from your account on the 5th of each month for the payrolls we ran for you in the previous month.

How long does it take to set up my payroll?

We do not feel it is our clients best interest to rush the set up of payroll. Once we receive all paperwork that we need for input to our system, we will have you ready to run your first payroll in 7-10 business days. This time allows for all ACH payments to be set up correctly for each agency and insures that our clients have a seemless trasition to our service.

Does the service cover full tax filing?

At Allied Employer Services, we offer complete, accurate and timely tax filing to all of our clients for no additional fee. We believe that managing our client’s payroll taxes is the primary reason for you to outsource your payroll, so we include this service as part of our core offering.

Can we begin mid-year or mid-quarter?

Yes...we know that changing payroll providers mid-year can be nerve racking for business owners, that's why we are there every step of the way to ensure a smooth transition. We will collect all previous payroll information for an accurate conversion, all you need to do is provide us access to that information and we will do the rest.

Will all year-end work be done if it is converted mid-year?

Yes...Allied Employer Services assumes all liability for year-end processing and filing of your 940 return, W-2, W-3 and 1099 statements. We understand that processing payroll each pay period is really a step towards year-end tax preparation and filing.

Who answers IRS notices?

Once Allied Employer Services takes on your payroll, the full responsibility for tax payments and communication with the various tax authorities is on our shoulders.

How does Allied Employer Services customer service compare to the competition?

We are so sure that you will be completely satisfied with the customer service you receive from Allied Employer Services, that we offer a 60 Day Money Back Guarantee. Try our payroll service for 60 days and if you're not 100% satisfied with the service provided by Allied Employer Services we will refund you all of your paid payroll invoices.

Why is Allied Employer Services so much less expensive than the competition?

Allied Employer Services is a privately held company that does not have to worry about shareholders and market share. We are in business to make money but we feel that it is not necessary to overcharge our clients to run a profitable business. Our pricing model includes all services a business owner needs, we do not nickle and dime our clients with individual fees. By setting up our pricing this way, we are able to provide the most cost effective service for business owners to outsource their payroll

Who do I call if I have a question about my payroll account?

At Allied Employer Sercices, we provide each client with a dedicated Payroll Specialist to answer all of your questions.