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Payroll Services for Calgary Small Businesses

Running payroll in Alberta means getting CPP, CPP2, EI and income tax right on every pay run, remitting to the CRA on time, and staying on top of vacation pay, statutory holidays, ROEs and WCB. One late remittance can mean CRA penalties and interest.

Garg Accounting is a CPA-led firm in Northeast Calgary that runs payroll for owner-managed corporations, trades and contractors, restaurants, trucking companies, clinics, offices and growing teams across Calgary, Airdrie and Chestermere. We handle every pay run and filing, so you can get back to running your business.

Who our payroll service is for

Owner-managers paying themselves a salary from their corporation, often a one-person payroll.
Small businesses with 1 to 50 employees, paid weekly, bi-weekly or semi-monthly.
Businesses switching providers or catching up on missed remittances and T4s.
New employers hiring their first employee who need a CRA payroll account set up.

Why Calgary employers choose us

A CPA reviews your payroll, not just software, so errors get caught before the CRA sees them.
Fees quoted up front: a clear monthly price based on your number of employees and pay frequency.
Payroll that fits your bookkeeping, GST and corporate tax, all handled by one team.
Local and responsive: an office at 4310 104 Avenue NE, plus phone and email support all year.

Payroll services for Calgary and Alberta businesses

Garg Accounting runs payroll for small and medium-sized businesses across Calgary and Alberta, from one-person corporations paying the owner a salary to restaurants, contractors and offices with growing teams. We calculate every pay run, remit source deductions to the CRA on time and file your year-end slips, so you stay compliant without spending your evenings on payroll.

What our Calgary payroll service includes

Payroll account setup: registering your CRA payroll (RP) account and setting up employees, pay schedules and direct deposit.
Source deductions: calculating CPP, CPP2, EI and federal and Alberta income tax on every cheque.
CRA remittances: remitting deductions by the due date for your remitter type to avoid penalties.
T4 slips and T4 Summary: preparing and filing year-end slips, due by the last day of February.
Records of Employment (ROE): issuing ROEs to Service Canada when an employee leaves or has an interruption of earnings.
WCB Alberta: registering your account and preparing your annual insurable earnings return.
Owner pay planning: deciding between salary and dividends for incorporated business owners.

Alberta payroll rules we keep you compliant with

Overtime: in Alberta, overtime generally applies after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week, whichever is greater.
Vacation pay: at least 4% (two weeks) after one year of employment and 6% (three weeks) after five years.
General holiday pay: calculated for eligible employees on Alberta's general holidays.
Final pay: paid within the time limits set by Alberta Employment Standards.

Why outsource payroll to a Calgary accountant?

Payroll mistakes are expensive: late or short remittances attract CRA penalties and interest, and errors on T4s create problems for your employees at tax time. Because we also handle bookkeeping, GST and corporate taxes, your payroll ties directly into your books and year-end, with no re-keying and no surprises.

Payroll outsourcing for Calgary small businesses

Many Calgary owners start by running payroll themselves and switch to outsourcing when the business grows, a CRA penalty notice arrives, or year-end slips take a whole weekend. When you outsource payroll processing to us, you send hours or salary changes, and we handle the rest: calculations, pay stubs, remittances, slips and records. You keep full visibility, and you have one person to call when something changes.

Any pay schedule: weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly.
Any size: from an owner-only corporation to growing teams with hourly and salaried staff.
Software: we work in QuickBooks payroll and other common payroll systems, or set one up for you.

Alberta payroll rules we watch for you

Vacation pay: at least 4% of wages, rising to 6% after five years with the same employer.
Overtime: Alberta overtime applies after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week, whichever is greater, unless an approved averaging arrangement applies.
General holiday pay: eligible employees receive general holiday pay, plus premium pay when they work on the holiday.
WCB Alberta: reporting insurable earnings each year and keeping your account in good standing.
Termination: final pay, vacation pay owing and the Record of Employment, on time.

For employers who also need bookkeeping, GST or a year-end, payroll fits into the same monthly service. See our bookkeeping and accounting services pages.

Frequently asked questions

How much do payroll services cost in Calgary?

Fees depend on the number of employees and how often you pay them. We quote a fixed monthly fee up front after a short call, so you know the cost before we start.

Can you take over payroll partway through the year?

Yes. We collect your year-to-date figures so CPP, EI and tax maximums are tracked correctly and your T4s are accurate at year-end.

Do you handle WCB Alberta?

Yes. We can register your WCB Alberta account, report insurable earnings and prepare your annual return.

When are T4 slips due?

T4 slips must be given to employees and filed with the CRA by the last day of February following the calendar year.

I'm the only employee of my corporation. Do I need payroll?

If you pay yourself a salary, yes. We set up a simple payroll for owner-managers and help you decide whether salary, dividends or a mix is best.

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