Starter Payroll
Starting at $85/month + $12 per employee
Up to 8 employees; direct deposit and pay stubs; state and federal payroll tax filings; W-2s and 1099s
Payroll Services
Your crew gets paid on time. The filings get done. You don’t have to think about it.
Domain Financial LLC runs payroll for small businesses in Worcester and the surrounding Central Massachusetts area, and for clients anywhere in the U.S. remotely. We handle direct deposit, federal and Massachusetts payroll tax filings, PFML, and year-end W-2s and 1099s. When something changes, like a new hire, a raise or a new state rule, you have one person to call.
Book a free consultation(774) 214-0411 · service@domain-financial.com
Year-end is coming: 2026 W-2s and 1099s are due February 1, 2027
The usual deadline for W-2s and 1099-NECs is January 31. In 2027, January 31 falls on a Sunday, so the federal due date moves to Monday, February 1, 2027. That date applies to W-2s furnished to employees and filed with the SSA, and to 1099-NECs furnished to subcontractors and filed with the IRS.
Two changes worth knowing:
For payments made in 2026, the reporting threshold for 1099-NEC rises to $2,000. It was $600 for payments before 2026.
If you file 10 or more information returns in total (W-2s and 1099s counted together), you must file electronically.
Massachusetts also wants copies. W-2s go to Mass DOR through MassTaxConnect (paper filers attach Form M-3), and 1099-NECs are due to DOR by January 31 as well.
If you start payroll with us on your first pay date of 2027, there’s no mid-year history to bring over and next January’s W-2s are produced automatically. Our Year-End 1099 & W-2 Package covers this year’s forms.
What’s included
- Payroll runs with direct deposit and pay stubs
- Federal payroll tax filings (Forms 941 and 940) and Massachusetts withholding (Form M-941)
- Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) quarterly contributions and returns
- Massachusetts unemployment (DUA) quarterly reports
- New-hire reporting
- W-2s and W-3 at year-end, plus 1099s for your contractors
- Certified payroll reports for public jobs: optional add-on, priced per report. Contact us for pricing.
Who we serve
We serve Worcester and the surrounding Central Massachusetts area, and clients anywhere in the U.S. remotely. Restaurants, shops, offices, home services and other small employers with a handful of people up to larger teams. Two groups we work with a lot:
Contractors and trades
Crews, overtime, multiple job sites, and subs who need 1099s. Public projects in Massachusetts require prevailing wages, and under M.G.L. c.149 §27B every contractor and subcontractor on those projects must submit certified payroll records to the awarding authority every week, with a signed Statement of Compliance. Certified payroll reports for you to sign and submit are available as an add-on, priced per report. We also collect W-9s when you add a new sub, so year-end 1099s go smoothly.
One PFML detail that catches contractors: eligible 1099-MISC contractors may count toward your covered PFML workforce when they make up more than 50% of it and meet the coverage criteria. We help you count correctly.
Property managers and landlords
Maintenance staff, a leasing agent, a part-time bookkeeper on site: we run payroll for small property-management companies and code the costs to the right property in your books. We also track the vendors you pay, like plumbers, electricians and cleaners, so 1099s are ready in January.
Pricing
Current starting prices. We confirm your exact price before any work begins.
Growth Payroll
Starting at $120/month + $10 per employee
9–25 employees; everything in Starter, plus time-off tracking, new-hire reporting and a quarterly compliance review
Premium Payroll
Starting at $160/month + $8.50 per employee
25+ employees; everything in Growth, plus HR support (handbook templates, compliance alerts), a dedicated payroll specialist and benefits administration support
Example: a business with 5 employees on Starter Payroll starts at $85 + (5 × $12) = $145 a month.
Certified payroll reports for public jobs: optional add-on, priced per report. Contact us for pricing.
How it works
- Free 20-minute call. We go over your team, pay schedule and what you’re using now.
- Quote. You get a monthly price before anything starts.
- Setup. We collect employee details, tax accounts (IRS, Mass DOR, DUA, PFML) and year-to-date wages if you’re switching mid-year.
- First payroll. We run it with you and check the stubs before money moves.
- Ongoing. We run each payroll, file every quarter, and handle W-2s and 1099s at year-end.
Talk to us before January: free 20-minute call
Whether you need this year’s W-2s and 1099s filed or want payroll running from January 1, a short call is the place to start. No obligation.
Book a free consultation(774) 214-0411 · service@domain-financial.com
Domain Financial LLC · Worcester, MA
Frequently asked questions
How much do payroll services cost?
Starter Payroll starts at $85 per month plus $12 per employee for up to 8 employees. Growth starts at $120 per month plus $10 per employee, and Premium starts at $160 per month plus $8.50 per employee. We confirm your price before work begins.
When are 2026 W-2s and 1099s due?
Normally January 31, but January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the federal due date is Monday, February 1, 2027. That covers W-2s to employees and the SSA, and 1099-NECs to recipients and the IRS.
What is the 1099 threshold for 2026?
For nonemployee compensation paid in 2026, you generally file a 1099-NEC when you pay someone $2,000 or more during the year. Before 2026 the threshold was $600.
Do you handle Massachusetts PFML?
Yes. We set up PFML withholding and file the quarterly contributions and returns through MassTaxConnect.
Can you switch my payroll mid-year?
Yes. We bring over your year-to-date wages and taxes so your W-2s come out right. Starting at the beginning of a year is simpler, but it isn’t required.
Do you prepare certified payroll for prevailing-wage jobs?
Yes. Certified payroll reports and Statements of Compliance for public jobs are available as an add-on, priced per report, for you to sign and submit to the awarding authority.
Do you only work with Worcester businesses?
No. We serve Worcester and the surrounding Central Massachusetts area, and we work with clients anywhere in the U.S. remotely.