W-2
W-2

Payroll that runson time, every time.

We run payroll on your schedule, file federal and Maryland payroll taxes, and prepare W-2s and 1099s at year end.

  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Medical practices
  • Small employers
HAMTOCK · PayrollIncluded
  1. Pay runs on your schedule
  2. Federal and Maryland filings
  3. New tips and overtime reporting
  4. W-2s and 1099-NECs
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What you get

What is included

Pay runs on your schedule

Weekly, every two weeks, twice a month or monthly.

Federal and Maryland filings

Quarterly Form 941 and Maryland withholding returns.

New tips and overtime reporting

W-2 Box 12 codes TT and TP for qualified overtime and tips.

W-2s and 1099-NECs

Prepared and filed at year end, with copies for your workers.

New hire setup

Forms W-4 and I-9, and Maryland new hire reporting.

Answers when you need them

Questions about overtime, bonuses or contractors? Call us.

Is this for you?

A good fit if…

  • You spend hours on payroll every pay period
  • You have tipped employees or pay overtime
  • You have had a payroll tax notice or penalty
  • You are hiring your first employee
Get ready checklist

What to have on hand

  • Your EIN and Maryland withholding account number
  • Employee list with pay rates
  • Each employee’s W-4And the Maryland MW507
  • Your pay scheduleWeekly, every two weeks, twice a month
  • Last payroll reportsIf you are switching from another provider
  • Bank account for payroll

You are all set. Book a time and bring these along.

Missing something? Book anyway, we will tell you what is needed.

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How it works

Three steps

Book a consultation

Tell us how many people you pay and how often.

We set you up

Employees, pay rates and tax accounts, ready for your first run.

Payroll runs

You approve each run. We handle the tax filings.

Key dates

Dates to know

Feb 1, 2027
W-2s, W-3 and Q4 Form 941 due

January 31 falls on a Sunday, so the deadline moves to Monday.

Apr 30, 2027
Q1 Form 941 due

Aug 2, 2027
Q2 Form 941 due

July 31 falls on a Saturday.

Nov 1, 2027
Q3 Form 941 due

October 31 falls on a Sunday.

General dates for calendar-year filers. Your situation may differ; we confirm yours in the consultation.

Questions

Common questions

Can you take over payroll mid-year?

Yes. We need your payroll reports so far this year so the year-end W-2s are correct.

What are the new W-2 codes for tips and overtime?

Starting with 2026 wages, employers report qualified overtime in Box 12 code TT and qualified tips in code TP. Read our guide.

Do you handle contractors?

Yes. We prepare and file 1099-NECs for contractors you pay above the IRS reporting threshold, which rises to $2,000 for payments made in 2026.

Ready to talk about payroll?

Book a consultation in under a minute, or call the office. We reply within one business day.

10304 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20903
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The HAMTOCK letter

Tax deadlines and money tips, once a month.

One short email a month: what is due, what changed, and what to do about it. Written by our team in Silver Spring.

The HAMTOCK letter

Tax deadlines and money tips, once a month.

One short email a month: what is due, what changed, and what to do about it. Written by our team in Silver Spring.

Book a consultation

Three quick steps. We reply within one business day. Please don’t include Social Security or account numbers here; you’ll share documents later through the secure client portal.