Payroll Companies & Payroll Services in Phoenix, AZ

Duran Business Group Accounting Services is an accounting practice based in Phoenix. It handles payroll alongside bookkeeping, tax work and business advisory for companies of varying size. Its staff work with clients in both English and Spanish, which makes it a practical option for Hispanic-owned businesses and for employers whose teams prefer Spanish.

The office is in central Phoenix, but the firm runs payroll for employers in Arizona and in other states, and it reports clients spread across more than sixteen states.

Payroll capabilities

Payroll is one of the firm's four core service lines. It pairs payroll software with oversight from its own staff, so employers do not have to troubleshoot pay runs on their own. Clients can choose weekly, biweekly, semimonthly or monthly pay cycles. Employees can be paid by direct deposit, printed checks or a combination of the two. When paper checks are needed, the team prints, tracks and distributes them. Its payroll work includes:

• Direct deposit setup and paper check processing
• Quarterly filings such as Form 941, plus annual Form 940, W-2 and W-3 preparation
• Payroll reports covering wages, withholdings, benefits and deductions
• Workers' compensation reporting, premium tracking and claims documentation
• Help responding to unemployment claims from state agencies
• E-Verify checks tied to Form I-9 data
• Preparation and upkeep of W-4s, I-9s and state hiring forms
• Certified payroll processing for employers inside and outside Arizona

Arizona payroll involves state income tax withholding and unemployment insurance obligations. The firm presents its staff as familiar with these local rules, and it also handles other states' requirements for multi-state employers. Its reports are meant to help owners understand labor costs and workforce trends, not only to meet filing deadlines.

Accounting and tax support

Payroll clients can bring related work to the same firm. On the accounting side, the team records and reconciles transactions and maintains ledgers. It prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements and cash flow statements, and it manages payables and receivables. It also calculates and files Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax returns on monthly, quarterly or annual schedules.

The tax practice covers business and individual returns and year-round planning. It also resolves IRS matters such as audits, appeals, back taxes, liens, levies, installment agreements and offers in compromise. For new or expanding ventures, staff help choose an entity structure and obtain licenses, including in Scottsdale and nearby cities.

Background and approach

The firm has operated for more than nineteen years and describes a team of about 25 people. Its tax professionals are IRS Enrolled Agents, so they can represent clients before the IRS. That can matter when a payroll tax notice turns into a dispute.

Client reviews on the site mention long relationships, including one customer of more than a decade who credits Mrs. Duran with correcting earlier Medicare and Social Security reporting errors. The firm serves clients across the Valley, including Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, Glendale and Mesa. It offers a free initial consultation and produces a podcast called Cuentas Claras.

For buyers comparing providers, Duran Business Group fits employers that want payroll run by an accounting firm that can also handle tax representation. It offers bilingual service and hands-on help with compliance tasks such as E-Verify and claims management, rather than a self-service software subscription alone.