Phone (510) 781-0300
Fax (510) 781-0303

Payroll Services

You'll love the personal attention, ease of use, the speed at which your payroll is processed, and our low processing fee.

Every pay period you receive

  • Payroll checks and/or stubs with fully computed current and year-to-date pay vouchers
  • DE-34 New Hire Report ready for faxing
  • Current, quarter and year-to-date earnings report
  • State DE-88 and Federal 8109 Deposit Coupon information

We also include

  • Quarterly and Annual Federal and State Tax Forms ready to sign and mail
  • Annual W-2's, W-3's, DE-9's, and 940 at “No Extra Charge”
  • Binder and copies of all reports for your records
how our service works

Call-in times are 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A fax can be done anytime. If your call or fax is received by 3:00 p.m., the payroll is mailed the same day.

Getting Started

Please have W-4 information ready plus the pay rate by pay cycle. When calling, you'll be asked two questions:

  • What is your company name?
  • Do you have any new employees or rehires?

Reporting Your Payroll

Identify your company, then give each employee's number or name with hours and details, for example:

  • Employee #1 — 40 hrs regular and 6 hrs overtime
  • Employee #2 — 40 hrs regular and $25 bonus
  • Employee #3 — 38 hrs regular and $10 gas allowance
  • Contractor #4 — $500 flat

Remember: you can always call us or submit your payroll online for faster processing.

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Additional Checks

Need a check after payroll runs? Call us to report the entry and write it yourself, or we'll write it for you to mail or pick up. It's recorded in the system automatically.

Voiding a Check

If a check or stub needs to be voided, let us know so we adjust your taxes. Your next payroll register will show the void and any replacement checks.

Invoices

You'll receive an invoice with each payroll, debited from your bank by end of week. Keep your account current — otherwise quarterly processing and year-end W-2s may be delayed.

Business Changes

Changing from sole proprietor to corporation needs a new setup. Report address/phone changes promptly, and tell us if you sell or close so we prepare final reports and filings.

Discontinued Payroll

Your account stays open even with sporadic reporting. Tell us when the last payroll of the year is reported so W-2s are accurate — reruns due to late info carry a charge.

Bilingual Support

Assistance provided in both English and Spanish.

meet the payroll team

Freddy Lopez

Payroll Assistant
freddy@booksntaxes.com +1 925 466-3145

Jennifer Cisneros

Payroll Assistant
jennifer.cisneros@booksntaxes.com +1 925 494-0203

Paul Aniceto

Payroll Assistant
paul.aniceto@booksntaxes.com +1 510 408-6943

Payroll Portal Books & Taxes

Already a Books & Taxes payroll client? Log in to submit your information securely.

Access the Payroll Portal
1

Log in to the Payroll Portal with your credentials.

2

Submit your employee information (hours worked, pay rates, W-4 forms, etc.).

3

We process your payroll and send you a confirmation.

4

Receive your reports and direct support from our team.