Payroll Services in Illinois

Reliable, accurate payroll processing for small businesses in Illinois. We handle everything from paycheck calculation to tax deposits to year-end W-2s.

Serving all of Illinois and surrounding areas

What We Offer

Our Services

01

Full-Service Payroll Processing

Complete payroll calculation, direct deposits, and pay stub generation for your employees on your schedule.

02

Payroll Tax Deposits

Timely federal and Illinois state payroll tax deposits (941, IL-941) to keep you in compliance.

03

W-2 & W-3 Preparation

Year-end W-2 preparation and filing for all employees, plus W-3 transmittal to the SSA.

04

New Hire Reporting

Illinois new hire reporting compliance — we file with the state so you don't have to worry about it.

05

Quarterly Tax Returns

Preparation and filing of Form 941 (federal) and IL-941 (state) quarterly payroll tax returns.

06

Workers Compensation Reporting

Payroll reports formatted for your workers compensation insurance audits and renewals.

07

Payroll Setup & Onboarding

Complete payroll system setup including employee onboarding, tax form collection, and direct deposit enrollment.

08

Contractor Payments & 1099s

Track contractor payments throughout the year and prepare 1099-NEC forms at year-end.

Trusted Expertise

Why Choose Federal Direct

Jerald D'Souza is an IRS Enrolled Agent — a federally-licensed tax practitioner authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS.

Accurate and on-time payroll every pay period
Federal and Illinois state compliance guaranteed
Integrated with your bookkeeping and tax preparation
Handles all payroll tax deposits and filings
Supports weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly pay schedules
Year-end W-2 and 1099 preparation included
Secure employee self-service portal available
Serving small businesses across all of Illinois

Simplify Your Payroll

Stop worrying about payroll compliance. We handle it all so you can focus on running your business.