Payroll Northeast, Inc.
Payroll Northeast, Inc.
Payroll Northeast, Inc.
Payroll Northeast, Inc.

Payroll for your growing business is our business.

We focus on payroll so you can focus on you.

We’re Payroll Northeast, and we believe people and technology should work for you — not the other way around. Your business is too important to hand off payroll and compliance to one-size-fits-all platforms or DIY tools. We streamline payroll management and processing so you can stay focused on growing your business.

Meet Our Founder

Erin Murphy, EA
Founder

Erin Murphy, an Enrolled Agent and finance professional, has a career spanning corporate finance, real estate operations, and small-business strategy. A Bryant University graduate in Finance and Computer Information Systems, she began in Boston’s facilities management and real estate sector, supporting organizations like Harvard Medical School.

In 2011, Erin founded Payroll Northeast to provide small and mid-sized businesses with personalized payroll, tax compliance, and advisory services. As an IRS Enrolled Agent and member of the National Association of Tax Professionals, she combines technical expertise with a client-focused approach, earning a 98.5% client retention rate and a reputation built on referrals.

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Payroll Updates

1. Form W-2 Draft Changes

Keep an eye out for updated 2026 limits — Social Security, 401(k), FSA/HSA, and commuter benefits all get inflation adjustments. Early estimates put the Social Security wage base near $177,000. Final numbers usually drop in Q4, so plan updates for late fall.

The IRS has a draft out for 2026 Forms W-2 and W-2C with a few new boxes — including codes for “qualified tips” and “qualified overtime.” Nothing to panic over yet, but it’s worth checking that your payroll software will be ready for these new data points before year-end.

2026 Filing

2. Federal Benefit Limits & Wage Bases

3. FUTA Credit Reductions

2026 Form 940

If your state still owes on federal UI loans at the end of 2025, your FUTA credit could shrink — meaning a higher effective FUTA rate for 2026. We’ll flag this in Q4 once the DOL posts its annual list.

4. Standard Mileage Rate

Effective Jan 1, 2026

The IRS will release the new 2026 mileage rate in December 2025. We’ll update clients as soon as it’s announced, so reimbursement rates and expense apps stay in sync for the new year.

5. Roth Catch-Up Rule

Effective Jan 1, 2026

Beginning in 2026, employees age 50+ earning more than $145,000 (based on prior-year wages) will have to make any 401(k) catch-up contributions as Roth (after-tax). If your plan offers catch-up contributions, make sure payroll and plan providers are ready — this one’s been delayed twice, but it’s finally set to go live.

Industries We Serve

  • Construction & Trades

    Builders, electricians, landscapers, and specialty contractors who need help managing job-based payroll, certified reports, and seasonal staff.

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  • Professional Services

    Law firms, accounting practices, architects, and consultants who value accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.

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  • Restaurants & Hospitality

    Cafés, catering companies, and boutique hotels that rely on tip reporting, shift differentials, and flexible pay schedules.

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  • Health Care & Wellness

    Private practices, clinics, and wellness professionals (from therapists to fitness studios) who need multi-location payroll and tax compliance support.

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  • Nonprofits & Community Organizations

    Mission-driven teams that need reliable payroll processing and reporting for grants or board oversight.

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  • Real Estate & Property Management

    Small firms, real estate investors, and management companies juggling multiple entities or locations.

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  • Retail & Service Businesses

    Local shops, salons, and personal service providers balancing hourly staff and part-time employees.

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What Sets Us Apart

98.5% Retention

Client retention rate

$24MM+ Payroll

Total payroll processed in 2024

200+ Businesses

Trusted by over 200 businesses across multiple industries

26K+ Paychecks

Total paychecks processed in 2024

31 States

Actively processing in 31 states across the U.S.

7+ Year Tenure

Average client tenure

What Our Partners Say

  • "With Payroll Northeast, I never have to worry about the details of payroll. Payroll Northeast keeps me fully informed by email notifications, provides excellent and clear reporting and provides excellent advice to small businesses like mine. I could not be happier."

    Stephen Mooney, Esq., Stephen Mooney Law Offices, P.C.

  • "Erin and her staff at Payroll Northeast stepped into a very messy situation and had us up and running within 24 hours. Everyone went way above and beyond to help us and were instrumental in assisting us to recoup what we lost from our former payroll provider. I would highly recommend Payroll Northeast to any company looking for individualized and excellent attention for all of their payroll needs."

    Pamela S. Henrichon, Norfield Associates, Inc.

  • "Erin has been doing our payroll since 2013 and we can't say enough great things. She makes it easy to report hours, she customizes reports to meet our needs and takes care of all the payroll form filings monthly, quarterly and at the end of the year!"

    Karen Moulton

  • "I switched from large, national payroll companies to this privately owned small business and am so glad I did. They are highly professional, attentive and competent. I fully recommend their services."

    Dani P.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes — federal, state, and local (where applicable), plus all quarterly and annual returns. We also reconcile year-end totals so W-2s and 1099s are clean and accurate.

  • Absolutely. We confirm tax rates, and manage every filing so you stay compliant no matter where your team works.

  • Yes. We’ll import prior payroll data so all year-to-date wages and taxes stay intact.

  • Usually within a week or two once we have your prior payroll reports and tax IDs — often faster if your accounts are already active.

  • Yes, if you desire, each employee gets their own secure login to view pay stubs, update information, and download year-end forms.

  • Yes. We can set up health insurance deductions, retirement plans, child support, and other withholdings — all tracked automatically.

  • We do. We’ll collect W-9s, track payments, and file 1099-NECs at year-end so everything stays organized.

  • All the time. We can share reports, GL files, and tax filings directly with your accountant to make quarterly and year-end work seamless.

  • We’re small on purpose. You’ll get responsive, hands-on help — not a support ticket. We combine local expertise with modern systems so payroll runs smoothly without the big-platform hassle.

We’re here to help.
Get in touch.

info@payrollnortheast.com
617-830-1661

Danvers, MA, 01923