Seasonal W-2 hires, 1099 subcontractors, overtime spikes during peak season, and workers' comp classification, run correctly from the first paycheck.
Landscaping payroll doesn't look like typical small-business payroll. You're ramping crew size up in spring, running overtime through summer, and possibly bringing on subcontractors for specialty work like irrigation or hardscape, all while trying to stay compliant on withholding, workers' comp, and worker classification.
We run payroll for landscaping crews specifically: seasonal W-2 employees who come on in spring and roll off in fall, year-round core crew, and 1099 subcontractors, each handled with the correct tax treatment and documentation.
Misclassifying a crew member as a 1099 subcontractor when they should be a W-2 employee is one of the most expensive mistakes a landscaping business can make, exposing you to back payroll taxes, penalties, and workers' comp audit findings. Getting classification right from day one protects you.
We review your current crew structure, W-2 vs. 1099, and flag any misclassification risk before it becomes an audit finding.
We set up (or take over) your payroll system to handle seasonal ramp-up and ramp-down without you re-configuring anything each spring.
Every pay period, we process payroll, handle withholding and filings, and keep your workers' comp classifications current as crew duties shift.
This service is available remotely to landscaping businesses nationwide. Here are a few states with specific considerations worth reading.
In most cases, seasonal crew members who work under your direction, with your equipment, on your schedule, should be classified as W-2 employees. 1099 status generally applies to independent subcontractors who control their own work. We'll review your specific setup, this determination has real tax and legal consequences.
We calculate overtime according to federal and applicable state rules based on actual hours worked, which we track through your time-tracking or field service software.
Workers' comp classification codes vary by job duty and can meaningfully affect your premium. We help you classify crew members correctly so you're not overpaying, or underinsured.
Book a free 30-minute review. We'll look at your current setup and tell you exactly what we'd change.
No obligation. 30 minutes. Specific to your business.