We've Got You Covered.
Payroll for Pastors is a ministry-focused payroll provider, specializing in payroll services for churches and non-profit organizations.
We offer state-of-the-art payroll solutions customized to meet your company’s unique needs at a budget friendly price. We’ve got you covered so you can do what’s important – MINISTRY: serve your church and community, run your non-profit, and manage your business.
WE ARE . . .
Payroll for Pastors was formed in 2011 by accountants and tax preparers to offer payroll services unique to clergy. With decades of experience in both payroll and tax, we have a lot to offer because we truly understand how your payroll can impact your personal taxes.
We specialize in payroll services for churches and non-profits and offer state-of-the-art payroll solutions tailored to the needs of each individual client, and we do it at price that is budget friendly. We’ve got you covered so you have the time to do what’s important – serve your church and manage your business.
Our payroll professionals work remotely to serve clients throughout the United States, offering superb customer service no matter where you’re located.
We stay up to date with current legislation to keep you in compliance. Our clients rely on our knowledge and expertise, giving them peace of mind that employees and taxes will be paid accurately and on time.
PAYROLL FOR PASTORS AND WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.
WE BELIEVE . . .
Payroll can seem complicated and time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be – that’s what we’re here for. We take care of the details for you.
We want your payroll to be the last thing on your mind. We’ll make it secure and painless for you.
We work with every client to tailor your payroll needs and streamline the process as much as possible.
PAYROLL SHOULD BE HANDLED BY THE EXPERTS.
WHY US . . .
The name Payroll for Pastors says it all. It’s what we do. We are ministry-focused accountants and payroll professionals who care about your payroll and the impact on your taxes. We care about you and want to make sure it’s done right. You deserve more than what a stand-alone payroll company can offer, you deserve the tax knowledge that goes along with your payroll.
In addition to payroll, we added tax preparation services at the request of our clients years ago. For those clients using Payroll for Pastors for both payroll and tax, they are at ease knowing that we’ve got them covered for taxes as well. We can help structure their compensation and withholding to make sure they’re not paying more tax than they need to.
We know our clients by their names, not numbers, and they have dedicated, friendly staff assigned to them. This one-on-one customer service puts us above the rest.
WE UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS.
What We Offer
Payroll Processing
Just like it sounds, we’ve got you covered and we take care of the entire process. You submit payroll as determined at setup, and we take care of payroll processing, direct deposits and the corresponding stubs and reports.
We do offer add-on options for employee portals, but we give you the choice of paying for it or not. Many other companies offer “free” employee portals that are actually built into your monthly fee. We choose to make payroll as affordable as possible for our clients.
We also offer HR and Timekeeping solutions. Please contact us for more information on the many time saving solutions we have available to you.
It really is that simple, you submit payroll and we take it from there.
How to Get Started
At Payroll for Pastors, our goal is to keep our services at a price that your budget can handle. Our quotes aren’t complicated, they’re transparent so you know exactly what you need to budget for.
What will the process look like?
We customize the payroll process for each client to ensure the best fit – your needs are important to us, and church payroll services should become an easier task with our help. We offer several options for submitting payroll which can vary from something as simple as an automatic payroll run to a more sophisticated timekeeping solution incorporating HR. And there are many options in between – we’ll make it fit for you.
If your employees are all salaried, we set it up so that those employees are paid on your normal pay day, without any additional work from you. You’ll only need to contact us if there is a change to payroll.
If you have a mix of hourly and salaried employee, you only need to submit hours, the salaried employees will be paid automatically unless you tell us not to.
All you have to do is submit your payroll on time and notify us of any employee changes. We’ll take it from there and provide you with copies of all stubs, reports and payroll tax returns for your records.
You can just relax, we’ve got you covered.
What does it cost?
Prices are quoted at a flat monthly fee – we want to help you manage your budget – no surprises!
We never charge a set-up fee. Our services include payroll processing, direct deposit, payment of all federal and state payroll taxes, all quarterly and annual tax returns, including W2’s.
If you need assistance with filing 1099 forms for payments made outside of payroll, we can assist you with that for an additional fee.
Additional Services that Carry Additional Fees
- Client Access – this gives an administrator access to our actual software with full access to employee information.
- Employee Portals – Access to Pay stubs and W2’s
- Remote Payroll Entry – this gives an administrator the option to enter payroll directly into a timesheet on your website and submit employee changes.
Online HR Resources
- Your choice of HR Management
- New Employee Onboarding
- Timekeeping and Scheduling
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States that have no income tax
Additional Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Payroll for Pastors available in my area?
Yes! Payroll for Pastors serves churches around the country.
What are the benefits to outsourcing payroll?
There are numerous benefits. First, we have years of experience working with church payroll, so you can have complete confidence in your payroll accuracy. We know all the special regulations and exemptions that apply to churches and pastors, so you’re not filing or paying unnecessary taxes. We handle all the required IRS and state report payments and filings for you, so you’ll never worry about missing a due date.
Will a small church the size of ours be able to afford your services?
Of course you will. We keep our prices as low as possible and let you choose what’s included.
What is the implementation process like?
We make every effort to keep your transition as seamless as possible. You will provide us with material about your church and employees, so we can set up your payroll. We enter all the data into our software and make sure that the employees are set up correctly. Once all the information is verified, you can start with us as a client.
How do we submit payroll to Payroll for Pastors?
Our services are tailored to each individual client, so we offer multiple options for reporting payroll.
Churches with primarily salaried employees can have their payroll processed automatically, based on an agreed upon schedule. If there are one or two hourly employees, you can email us how many hours to pay them.
We offer spreadsheet importing, which is an excel spreadsheet generated by our payroll software. All employees and their rate and/or salary are listed. You make any adjustments and send it to us to process.
We have a web application called Remote Payroll Entry. Add employees, change pay rates and enter hours in this online portal. When payroll is ready, click on Submit. We take it from there.
For larger clients, we offer Client Access. Client Access allows our clients to work in the payroll software, giving them control over all aspects of their payroll.
If you’re using our HR or Timekeeping solutions, your payroll automatically integrates with our payroll software.