Payroll Company in Fort Myers, FL — Local Service, Real Accountability
If you’ve been running payroll yourself or you’re stuck in a cycle with Paychex or ADP — dealing with account reps who change every few months and a support line that puts you on hold when you need an answer — I want you to know there’s a different option right here in Fort Myers.
My name is Steve Kowalski. I spent 9 years at Paychex, including time as a District Sales Manager working with thousands of businesses across Southwest Florida. I left to start Entrust Payroll Solutions because I knew exactly what Fort Myers small business owners were missing: a payroll company that actually picks up the phone.
Current offer for Fort Myers businesses: First month of payroll service FREE + $200 setup fee waived. Call 239-382-7454 to get started this pay period.
Payroll Services for Fort Myers Small Businesses
Entrust handles the full payroll and HR picture for Fort Myers businesses — not just the paycheck processing. Here’s what’s included:
- Full-service payroll processing — weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly
- Direct deposit and paycard options for all employees
- Federal and Florida payroll tax calculation, deposit, and filing — we assume the tax liability
- Quarterly 941 and Florida RT-6 filings — on time, every time
- W-2 and 1099 preparation at year-end
- New hire reporting to the Florida New Hire Reporting Center
- Pay-as-you-go workers’ compensation — eliminates large annual premium payments
- HR advisory tools, compliance support, employee handbook templates
- Health insurance and benefits administration
- Retirement plan options for Fort Myers small businesses
Industries We Serve in Fort Myers
Restaurant Payroll in Fort Myers
Tipped employees, dual-job hour tracking, Florida minimum wage calculations, tip credit compliance, and Form 8027 — restaurant payroll has more moving parts than almost any other industry. We run payroll for Fort Myers restaurants correctly every pay period, including the compliance details that generic software misses.
Contractor and Construction Payroll
Variable hours, multiple job codes, pay-as-you-go workers’ comp, and 1099 decisions for subcontractors — construction payroll is complex and the consequences of misclassification are serious. Entrust handles contractor payroll across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and all of Lee County.
Medical and Professional Practices
HIPAA-aware payroll handling, benefits administration, and compliance support for medical offices, dental practices, and professional service firms throughout the Fort Myers area.
S-Corp Owner Payroll
If you’ve elected S-Corp status and need to run owner payroll correctly — including reasonable salary documentation, quarterly 941 filings, and properly coded health insurance on your W-2 — we handle it. One of the most common IRS audit targets for Fort Myers small businesses.
Common Fort Myers payroll mistake: Paying estimated workers’ comp premiums annually when pay-as-you-go integrates directly with payroll and costs nothing extra. Fort Myers contractors and service businesses with variable payroll are almost always overpaying their annual premium estimate. Ask us about the difference.
Why Fort Myers Business Owners Choose Entrust Over Paychex and ADP
The national providers’ technology works. What doesn’t work is the relationship — and in payroll, the relationship is everything.
- Your account rep at a national provider changes every 6-12 months. At Entrust, you deal with the same team from day one.
- Their support goes through a call center. Our support goes through a direct line to people who know your account.
- Their pricing has layers — base fee, per-employee fee, year-end fee, tax amendment fee. Our pricing is transparent upfront.
- Their tax liability stays with you if something goes wrong. Ours stays with us.
Fort Myers Service Area
We serve businesses throughout Fort Myers and Lee County, including:
- Fort Myers — all zip codes, including 33901, 33907, 33908, 33912, 33919
- South Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach
- Iona, Villas, San Carlos Park
- Lehigh Acres and Gateway
- North Fort Myers
We also serve clients in Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, and Naples. If you’re in Southwest Florida, we can serve you.
Frequently Asked Questions — Fort Myers Payroll
Is Entrust Payroll Solutions based in Fort Myers?
Yes. Our office is at 7370 College Parkway, Suite 307, Fort Myers, FL 33907. Steve Kowalski has been serving Fort Myers businesses for over 22 years — first at Paychex and now at Entrust. We’re not a remote service you call into. We’re local and available in person when you need us.
What payroll services does Entrust offer Fort Myers businesses?
We offer full-service payroll processing, direct deposit, payroll tax filing and deposits, quarterly 941 and Florida RT-6 filings, W-2 and 1099 preparation, new hire reporting, workers’ compensation pay-as-you-go, HR services, health insurance and benefits, and retirement plan administration. We customize what you need — you don’t pay for services you won’t use.
How much does payroll cost for a small business in Fort Myers?
For most Fort Myers small businesses with 5-25 employees, full-service payroll runs $100-$300 per month depending on how often you run payroll and which services are included. Call 239-382-7457 for a quote specific to your business — I’ll give you a real number, not a range.
Can Entrust handle payroll for restaurants and contractors in Fort Myers?
Yes — restaurants and contractors are two of our most common client types in Fort Myers. Restaurant payroll requires tipped employee calculations, tip credit tracking, and specific IRS reporting. Contractor payroll often involves variable hours, pay-as-you-go workers’ comp, and 1099 vs. W-2 decisions. We handle both correctly every pay period.
How do I switch from my current payroll company to Entrust?
We handle the transition for you. You’ll need your year-to-date payroll records, employee tax information, and your EIN. Most Fort Myers businesses complete the switch within one pay period with no disruption to employees. We’ve transitioned dozens of businesses away from Paychex, ADP, and QuickBooks Payroll — it’s straightforward when you have someone walking you through it.
Ready to Talk Payroll? Call Steve.
239-382-7457 | contact@entrustpayroll.com |
7370 College Parkway, Suite 307, Fort Myers, FL 33907
