Payroll Company in Bonita Springs, FL — Built for Busy Seasons
Bonita Springs sits right on the Lee–Collier line, and its businesses work both sides of it. Contractors and landscapers run crews from Bonita Beach Road to Naples. Restaurants on Old 41 and near the beach staff up every winter. Medical offices and professional firms serve one of the fastest-growing parts of Southwest Florida. If you run a business here, your payroll has to keep up with all of it.
Entrust Payroll Solutions is a payroll company serving Bonita Springs from our office on College Parkway in Fort Myers, about 30 minutes north. When you call, you reach a person who knows your account — not a call center.
Get a Payroll Quote — Tell us your team size and pay schedule, and we’ll send a clear monthly price.
Payroll Services for Bonita Springs Businesses
Entrust handles the full payroll cycle for Bonita Springs employers of every size:
- Payroll on any schedule — weekly for crews, biweekly for offices, monthly for S-Corp owners
- Direct deposit and paycard options — no more paper checks
- Federal payroll tax deposits and filings — and we assume the tax liability
- Quarterly Form 941 and Florida RT-6 reemployment tax filings
- Year-end W-2s and 1099s, prepared and filed
- New hire reporting to the Florida New Hire Reporting Center
- Pay-as-you-go workers’ comp 〔/workers-compensation-service/〕 based on real wages, not estimates
- HR support, handbooks and hiring help
Contractor and Trades Payroll in Bonita Springs
Construction is the largest employment sector in Bonita Springs, followed by health care and retail (Data USA). Builders, roofers, pool companies, landscapers and other trades all share the same payroll risks.
Where Bonita Springs contractors get into trouble
- 1099 vs. employee classification. Calling a worker a contractor when the law says they’re an employee can lead to back taxes and penalties. We help you get it right from the start.
- Overtime on changing hours. A crew that works 55 hours one week and 30 the next needs overtime figured week by week. Workers on more than one pay rate need a weighted overtime rate.
- Workers’ comp surprises. Paying workers’ comp on estimated payroll often means a big bill after the year-end audit. Pay-as-you-go ties your premium to actual wages every pay period.
Entrust handles these details every pay run, so you can stay on the job site.
Seasonal Payroll for Restaurants, Retail and Hospitality
Bonita Springs gets much busier from about October through April. Many restaurants, shops and service businesses hire for season, then scale back in summer. Each seasonal hire needs to be onboarded, reported to the state and paid correctly — and taken off payroll cleanly when season ends.
Pay rates changed too. On September 30, 2026, Florida’s minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour, and the minimum cash wage for tipped employees rose to $11.98.
What we handle for restaurants and retailers
- Tipped payroll and tip credit calculations
- Dual-job hours when servers also work non-tipped shifts
- Fast new hire setup for seasonal staff
- Year-end forms for everyone who worked during the year
More on our restaurant payroll and retail and service business payroll.
Medical, Professional and S-Corp Payroll
Health care is one of the biggest employers in Bonita Springs. Medical and dental offices need benefit deductions handled correctly every run and careful handling of employee data — see our medical and professional payroll.
Many Bonita Springs professionals and small business owners operate as S-Corps. The IRS expects S-Corp owners who work in the business to take a reasonable salary through payroll during the year. Running one large payroll in December is a common red flag. Entrust sets up regular S-Corp owner payroll so you stay on the right side of the rules.
We also run payroll for nonprofits and churches and for household employees such as caregivers and house managers.
Why Bonita Springs Businesses Choose Entrust
- You call one number and reach a person: 239-208-8788
- Tax liability covered — if we make a filing error, we pay the penalty
- Easy switch — we move businesses off payroll software and national providers at any time of year without missing a payroll
- Local knowledge of Florida payroll rules and Southwest Florida’s seasonal rhythm
Founder Steve Kowalski has spent more than 20 years in payroll working with Southwest Florida businesses. Meet Steve and the team, or see what small business payroll costs in our area.
Bonita Springs Service Area
We work with employers throughout Bonita Springs, including:
- Bonita Beach Road and the area toward Bonita Beach
- Downtown Bonita Springs and the Old 41 Road corridor
- US-41 and Imperial Parkway
- Bonita Grande Drive and the communities east of I-75
We also serve nearby Estero, Naples, Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bonita Springs Payroll
Does Entrust Payroll serve businesses in Bonita Springs?
Yes. We serve Bonita Springs businesses from our Fort Myers office on College Parkway, about 30 minutes north. Most payroll work is handled online and by phone, and we meet in person when it helps. Call us directly at 239-208-8788. [CONFIRM: if Entrust already has Bonita Springs clients, add “We already work with Bonita Springs businesses in [industries].”]
My employees live in both Lee and Collier County. Does that change payroll?
Not for state taxes. Florida has no state income tax, so there is no county or city payroll tax to split. You still need federal withholding, Florida reemployment tax and correct workers’ comp coverage for every employee, and Entrust handles all of that the same way wherever your team lives in Florida.
How do you handle seasonal hiring?
We set up new seasonal employees quickly, report them to the Florida New Hire Reporting Center, and pay them on your normal schedule. When season ends, we process final pay correctly and keep their records ready for year-end W-2s. You just tell us who’s starting and who’s finishing.
What does payroll cost for a Bonita Springs small business?
It depends on your number of employees and how often you run payroll. For most small businesses with 5 to 20 employees, full-service payroll runs about $100 to $250 per month. Pay-as-you-go workers’ comp connects to payroll at no extra processing cost. Call 239-208-8788 for an exact quote.
Can I switch payroll providers in the middle of the year?
Yes. We move Bonita Springs businesses from payroll software and national providers throughout the year. We bring over your year-to-date numbers so W-2s are correct, set up direct deposit, and check everything before your first payroll with us, so no pay cycle is missed.
