Payroll Companies & Payroll Services in Ames, IA

Overview

GDG Services LLC is an accounting, tax and payroll firm based in Ames, Iowa. It works with employers and individuals across central Iowa, including clients in the Des Moines area. The firm has been operating for more than 25 years. It pairs payroll processing with bookkeeping, business tax work and advisory support. That mix can suit small and mid-sized businesses that want these related functions handled by a single provider.

Payroll buyers can choose between two main approaches. Under the full-service option, GDG Services takes over the processing work that would otherwise fall to office staff. It produces employee pay and manages the related tax obligations, leaving owners more time for day-to-day operations. Some employers prefer to run their own pay cycles in-house.

For them, the firm offers an after-the-fact arrangement: the business pays its people, and GDG Services computes the payroll tax liabilities, schedules the deposits and completes the required quarterly and year-end filings.

Payroll capabilities

The complete service package described by the firm includes the following elements:

• Computer-printed paychecks prepared by the firm
• Direct deposit as an option for employees
• A selection of payroll reports for management review
• Calculation and timing of federal and state tax deposits
• Federal Form 941 quarterly returns or Form 944 annual returns
• State withholding returns, filed quarterly and annually
• Quarterly state unemployment filings and annual federal unemployment returns
• Year-end W-2 preparation

The firm describes its payroll work as confidential and cost-conscious. It adapts the service to each employer's processing requirements rather than offering one fixed package. Prospective clients can start with a no-charge first consultation to review their current payroll setup and decide which level of support fits.

Related accounting and tax services

Beyond payroll, GDG Services prepares general ledger reports, balance sheets and income statements. It uses that bookkeeping work to look for tax savings a business may have overlooked. Its income tax practice covers planning and return preparation for individuals and for every type of business entity, including federal, multi-state and local returns.

The firm also provides business consulting, offering owners practical guidance and technical input on challenges at different stages of growth. When payroll, books and tax returns are handled by the same team, employers have fewer hand-offs between vendors.

Credentials and approach

The team includes a Licensed Public Accountant credentialed by the State of Iowa and Enrolled Agents authorized by the IRS. That combination is relevant to businesses that want their payroll tax filings overseen by credentialed tax professionals. The firm emphasizes personalized attention and careful review of detail. Its office offers free parking plus Wi-Fi for clients who visit in person. Existing clients can use a client login and an online payment option through the firm's website.