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Dependable Payroll Services for Pet Groomers
Managing a grooming salon involves more than keeping pets clean and happy it also means making sure your team is paid correctly and your payroll is handled in full compliance with tax laws.
We keep things simple: no hidden fees, no locked-up tax money, and no confusing contracts. Our experienced team, led by Tom Bobik, ensures your business remains organized, compliant, and stress-free. Unlike many larger payroll providers, we never hold your tax funds—we facilitate direct payments to the appropriate agencies, giving you transparency and control.
With over 10 years of experience working with small business owners, we know how to adapt our process to fit your needs and help you stay focused on your day-to-day operations.
Full-Service Solutions
Our Comprehensive Payroll Solutions Include:
Direct Deposits
Payroll Calculations
Federal Filing
State Filing
Check Writing
Reconciliation
W2's & Tax Forms
And More!
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Pet Groomer Payroll, Made Simple
Every grooming shop has its own structure. Whether you operate a solo business, manage a small team of bathers and stylists, or oversee multiple locations, we process payroll on your preferred schedule—weekly, biweekly, or monthly.
We also provide direct deposit services so your employees can receive their pay electronically on the designated pay date. There’s no need to hand out checks or deal with delays—just a smooth, predictable payday process.
In addition to paying your team, we will also take care of local taxes, all standard deductions, and any garnishments or retirement benefits that need to be withheld.
In most counties, one local tax collector receives the local taxes, which we handle for you. We also handle your standard deductions, including federal withholdings, social security, Medicare, state withholding, state unemployment, local service tax, and federal unemployment. For garnishing, this may include overdue taxes, child support or alimony, and student loans. Retirement withholdings may include 401(k)s and simple IRAs, which we will also make sure are deducted and paid.
Stay Compliant with Trusted Payroll Tax Support
Beyond paydays and deductions, your grooming business must file several tax forms throughout the year. We manage these filings so you don’t have to keep up with changing deadlines or requirements.
Quarterly, we will file your Form 941, which reports the federal income tax withheld from employees’ wages, as well as Social Security and Medicare taxes. These filings also include your W-3 form, local tax return with the local tax collector, and state unemployment. These summary forms report your business’s total state tax withholdings and accompany the state’s version of W-2s at year-end. We submit local tax returns as required by your business’s jurisdiction, including all amounts withheld and paid throughout the quarter.
These filings include all required forms from earlier in the year (federal, state, and local), plus reconciliation reports to ensure that what was paid matches what was owed. This closes out the payroll year properly.
Whether you’re a one-person grooming operation or managing a whole salon team, Down to Basics Payroll provides the tools and support to help you stay focused on running your business. Our team will handle payroll with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail—so you can focus on keeping clients happy and pets looking their best.
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