Payroll Companies & Payroll Services in Louisburg, KS

Pro 31 Tax and Accounting LLC is a small accounting practice in Louisburg, Kansas, that pairs payroll processing with tax and accounting work for small businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals. It serves employers in Louisburg and the southern Kansas City area, including Overland Park, Olathe, Spring Hill and Paola. Payroll is one of three core areas the firm highlights, along with tax preparation and accounting. The firm reports having processed more than half a million paychecks so far.

Payroll Services

Pro 31 does not offer a self-service software platform. Its own accountants run client payroll from the Louisburg office. The payroll work includes:

• Calculating federal and state income tax withholding, plus Social Security and Medicare amounts, on every check
• Tracking employee deductions for health, dental and retirement plan participation
• Recording hours worked, personal days and pay rate changes
• Running payroll on schedules ranging from weekly to monthly
• Keeping filings on time for withholdings, FICA, unemployment and workers' compensation, which helps employers avoid penalties

Payroll clients can bring their other financial work to the same team. Business services include small business accounting and bookkeeping, business tax returns, tax planning, sales and use tax consulting, new business formation and QuickBooks training. The firm also negotiates with the IRS and acts as an advocate in audits involving the IRS, DOL and DOR.

For small companies and nonprofits that need senior financial guidance only a few days a month, it offers part-time outsourced CFO support. Individuals can get help with tax returns, tax planning and planning around major life changes.

How the Firm Works With Clients

Pro 31 compares each client to a thumbprint and tailors every engagement to that client's particular circumstances and changing needs. The firm stresses personal attention and aims to function almost as an extension of a client's leadership.

It keeps pricing within reach of small organizations, though it says plainly that it is not always the cheapest option and focuses instead on value. According to the firm, many clients came to it after being frustrated by the fees and impersonal service of larger practices.

When a question falls outside its own expertise, Pro 31 draws on a network of outside professionals.

Background and Team

The practice was founded by Janet Houchen, CPA, MBA, who serves as chief executive officer. David Houchen, CPA, MBA, is senior consultant, and Susan Graham, CPA, is senior tax manager. The team also includes a senior staff accountant, several staff accountants and two office administrators. Several staff members started their careers at larger Overland Park firms.

The firm has worked with oil and gas businesses, nonprofits, retailers, bank financing matters and startups, and it prepares roughly 950 tax returns each year. Its testimonials include the Louisburg Recreation Commission and a business owner who has been a client for over a decade.

Pro 31 is a good fit for small employers in eastern Kansas who want payroll handled by accountants who also know their taxes and books, rather than by a large national processor.