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When it comes to paying employees, laws and the IRS have made the payroll function a time consuming nightmare for the small business owner.

Small business owners spend an average of eight hours a month performing payroll functions. That's 12 full days a year that could be spent generating sales, prospecting new business opportunities, improving products or services, or servicing customers.

As one of the top accountingbookkeeping firms in San Diego, we offer payroll solutions that meet your business's needs and enable you to spend time doing what you do best--running your company.

Why Outsource Your Payroll...

  • It's Cost Effective
    Use your staff more efficiently by letting us handle payroll and the associated legal details. Reduce overhead by removing the need to hire specialized employees.

  • It's a Time Saver
    Our payroll service eliminates the burden of customizing, updating and maintaining your own payroll system--no more data entry, no more researching updates or new laws, no more worries.

  • Worry Free Payroll Tax Filing
    Eliminate the risks of calculating and filing your own payroll taxes by having professionals do it for you. Federal, state and local payroll tax laws are frequently changing and becoming more complex. How much time do you want to spend learning all the rules and keeping your information up to date?

  • Allows You To Focus On Core Competencies
    Our professional staff allow you to focus on the core competencies of your business. We are accountingbookkeeping professionals--you get the experts working for you and with you.

  • Comprehensive Reports
    You get a wide variety of user-friendly and accurate payroll reports. For a nominal fee, we will include union reports, certified payroll, workers' compensation reports and much more.

Get the Payroll Solution That Best Fits Your Needs.

We know that when it comes to payroll service - no one size fits all. That's why we offer the following 3 custom payroll processing options.


1. Comprehensive Payroll Services

Our Comprehensive Payroll Service takes care of all of the payroll processing for you, so that you won't have to. You get...

  • Your payroll checks prepared and printed on-time, every-time.
  • All of your payroll checks are laser printed on "blank" check stock to ensure maximum security and meet the micro encoding standards as set forth by the Federal Reserve System.
  • Free Direct Deposits
  • Worry Free IRS and State tax reporting as well as EFTPS tax deposits.
  • User friendly, and easy to understand monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reports, including W-2, W-3 and 1099 forms.
  • Detailed reports on your employee's vacation, sick days, and personal days accruals.
  • Creation and filing of the required new hire reports
  • Your payroll records maintained in tip top shape.

2. After-the-Fact-Payroll Services

We will take your manually-prepared payroll records and other payroll information and post this information to our data files, so you get...

  • Worry Free IRS and State tax reporting as well as EFTPS tax deposits.
  • User friendly, and easy to understand monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reports, including W-2, W-3 and 1099 forms.
  • Detailed reports on your employee's vacation, sick days, and personal days accruals.
  • Creation and filing of the required new hire reports
  • Your payroll records maintained in tip top shape.

3. Online Payroll Processing

You can enter your employee's hours and earnings securely online and get...

  • The ability to instantly print payroll checks on your own printer.
  • Free Direct Deposits
  • Worry Free IRS and State tax reporting as well as EFTPS tax deposits.
  • User friendly, and easy to understand monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reports, including W-2, W-3 and 1099 forms.
  • Detailed reports on your employee's vacation, sick days, and personal days accruals.
  • Creation and filing of the required new hire reports
  • Your payroll records maintained in tip top shape.

Custom Payroll Reports Service

There seems to be an endless amount of special reports Government agencies require. We can prepare the following reports for you.

  • Worker's Compensation Audits
  • Unemployment Claims
  • Social Security Audits
  • Child Support Audits
  • W-2 and W-3 processing
  • 1099 and 1096 processing
  • Preparation/assistance with Federal and State registration forms

How much do we charge?

In order to give you an accurate price for our payroll services we need to know a little more about your business and what services you're interested in. Our prices are very affordable.

Contact Paramount Tax & Accounting Rancho Bernardo to get a Free Consultation and complete pricing of our payroll and tax services in San Diego.

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  • Honey Bee
    Max was efficient, professional, resourceful, local, and informative. Your taxes are presented to you on a big screen television, easy to follow. Paramount Tax and Accounting with Max Warford is everything you could ever ask for in a great tax preparer. Highly recommend!
  • robyn hamberger
    Max was wonderful and easy to work with.I have worked with many accountants in the past and I must say Max is top notch. As someone who values professionalism, accuracy, and clear communication when it comes to finances, I was beyond impressed with the level of service I received. He was very helpful and knowledgeable as I have recently started on my own personal business venture. I found him to be incredibly patient, answering all my questions in detail and making sure I fully understood. Highly recommend Max!
  • Abe parekh
    I was impressed by Max’s knowledge of tax rules and procedures. I have pension, Soc security and full time job incomes plus RMDs and Max took time to explain the different taxes and forms. He is very easy to communicate with and I highly recommend his services for tax work.
  • Andrei Isaev
    I had an excellent experience working with Max Warford! He patiently explained me some tricky parts of the California tax regulations, making everything clear and easy to understand. Professional, knowledgeable, and approachable—I felt completely confident in his expertise. Highly recommended!
  • Jeffrey
    Excellent job! Great experience. I highly recommend Max doing your tax preparation.
  • Francis Fincke
    Max has been super helpful and great to work with to setup my company and understand mytax liabilities.
  • Michael Beaumont
    This was my first year utilizing Paramount for tax preparation. I was very impressed with the agent, Max Warford, and the efficiency with which he handled my taxes. By my being able to email him copies of most of the important documents ahead of time, when I came in for my visit, we were able to finish the entire process in one sitting, and as I was entitled to refunds, to submit those requests online and have them acknowledged on the spot. This was very, very efficient, and I will definitely be back next year.
  • Emylyn Tanglao
    If you're a small business owner, you NEED Max Warford in your life. Taxes used to stress me out, but not anymore! Max is incredibly patient, breaks everything down in a way that actually makes sense, and goes above and beyond to help. He’s super accommodating and genuinely cares about his clients. I’ve referred colleagues to him, and they all say the same thing—he’s the best. The time, effort, and knowledge he shares with me are exactly why I’ll be a client for life! Like I said, you NEED Max in your life!
  • Joseph L Phillips
    Outstanding and professional. Totally satisfied with tax preparation experience. Will highly recommend to friends.
  • Jasmine Galvan
    Taxes are a very stressful topic everywhere but thanks to Paramount Tax, it’s one less thing my family and I have to worry about. I was luckily referred by Armando to use Paramount Tax and I am so grateful to him for the recommendation because I no longer need to shop around for an efficient, knowledgeable, and courteous tax professional. Thank you Armando!
  • Melissa Zaletski
    I approached Max to help me with my taxes this year because my former person had died. I needed someone who would work with me bringing things to him vs online work. Max was excellent. I will meet with him again when his work is done. He is gracious, a good listener, and willing to accept his clients where they are. I am very glad that I found him. Highly recommend him if you are looking for same. Melissa Zaletski
  • Josh Fraser
    Max and the team at Paramount is phenomenal. I had an overwhelmingly positive experience working alongside the astute Max over the last few years and not only did he complete my taxes in a professional and timely manner. He also taught me a little bit about how to manage my taxes going forward. 5/5 stars and will continue to return to him!
  • Marcellus Johnson
    If you’re looking for someone to help with your taxes, I’d recommend Max Warford. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to walk you through everything, making the process easy to understand. I’m truly grateful for the chance to work with Max and appreciate his positive energy!
  • Alex C C
    I had a fantastic experience working with Max at Paramount Tax Accounting. He was incredibly helpful in assisting me with amending my tax return. I especially appreciated the message reminder throughout the process. Scheduling an appointment and submitting documents was very smooth making the entire experience stress-free. Max is not only highly professional and transparent but also very sensitive to adapting to his clients' unique needs. I highly recommend him and Paramount Tax Accounting for anyone looking for reliable and client-focused tax services!
  • Stephanie Anaya
    Always a pleasant experience with everyone at Paramount. Professional and always able to accommodates with appointment times, date and through Zoom. My whole family has been working with them for years and there is a reason we all keep coming back.
  • Nanc T
    Max has been incredible to work with. He's very responsive, listens well and answers all my questions. He's knowledgeable about all things taxes and helped us save a ton of money. I highly recommend him.
  • Craig Sem
    Max has a great eye and is an all around great guy! Very communicative and inquisitive during my onboarding process, Max listened very well. I never felt rushed, which was important to me as finding an astute tax professional has been difficult for me in recent years. While going through my LLC accounting, Max caught a minor mistake I made, corrected it and we discussed the error when we met in person. It was a small issue, but he found it nonetheless, which showed me his level of attention to detail. It was a great first meeting, I hope we can continue a long-term business relationship together!
  • Mehrnoush s
    I’ve been working with Paramount Tax & Accounting for years, and I can’t speak highly enough of their professionalism, attention to detail, and expertise. They have been an absolute game-changer in managing both my personal and business finances. From the very beginning, took the time to understand my unique needs, explaining complex financial matters in a way that was easy to understand. Whether it's tax planning, bookkeeping, or general financial advice, they always offer insightful, strategic guidance. I’ve been able to make more informed financial decisions, and my tax filing process has never been smoother! Their responsiveness is also impressive—always quick to answer my questions, no matter how big or small. If you’re looking for who truly cares about your financial well-being and goes the extra mile, I highly recommend it. I couldn’t be more satisfied with them.
  • Naomi Wentworth
    I came to Paramount as a new client close to the tax deadline after some confusion with Turbo Tax Experts. Max accepted me as a client, cleared up the confusion very easily, and got my returns done in no time. Pricing was transparent and affordable. Max seems very knowledgeable - I’m very impressed and happy that I found Paramount! Definitely recommend
  • Irene Dolan
    This is a company you want on your side. Max was always available for any questions I had, and I had a lot. Super knowledgeable and I highly recommend him for any of your tax needs. Paramount Tax & Accounting in my new go to. Thanks again for helping me with my million questions. 😊
  • Honey Bee
    Max was efficient, professional, resourceful, local, and informative. Your taxes are presented to you on a big screen television, easy to follow. Paramount Tax and Accounting with Max Warford is everything you could ever ask for in a great tax preparer. Highly recommend!
  • robyn hamberger
    Max was wonderful and easy to work with.I have worked with many accountants in the past and I must say Max is top notch. As someone who values professionalism, accuracy, and clear communication when it comes to finances, I was beyond impressed with the level of service I received. He was very helpful and knowledgeable as I have recently started on my own personal business venture. I found him to be incredibly patient, answering all my questions in detail and making sure I fully understood. Highly recommend Max!
  • Abe parekh
    I was impressed by Max’s knowledge of tax rules and procedures. I have pension, Soc security and full time job incomes plus RMDs and Max took time to explain the different taxes and forms. He is very easy to communicate with and I highly recommend his services for tax work.
  • Andrei Isaev
    I had an excellent experience working with Max Warford! He patiently explained me some tricky parts of the California tax regulations, making everything clear and easy to understand. Professional, knowledgeable, and approachable—I felt completely confident in his expertise. Highly recommended!
  • Jeffrey
    Excellent job! Great experience. I highly recommend Max doing your tax preparation.
  • Francis Fincke
    Max has been super helpful and great to work with to setup my company and understand mytax liabilities.
  • Michael Beaumont
    This was my first year utilizing Paramount for tax preparation. I was very impressed with the agent, Max Warford, and the efficiency with which he handled my taxes. By my being able to email him copies of most of the important documents ahead of time, when I came in for my visit, we were able to finish the entire process in one sitting, and as I was entitled to refunds, to submit those requests online and have them acknowledged on the spot. This was very, very efficient, and I will definitely be back next year.
  • Emylyn Tanglao
    If you're a small business owner, you NEED Max Warford in your life. Taxes used to stress me out, but not anymore! Max is incredibly patient, breaks everything down in a way that actually makes sense, and goes above and beyond to help. He’s super accommodating and genuinely cares about his clients. I’ve referred colleagues to him, and they all say the same thing—he’s the best. The time, effort, and knowledge he shares with me are exactly why I’ll be a client for life! Like I said, you NEED Max in your life!
  • Joseph L Phillips
    Outstanding and professional. Totally satisfied with tax preparation experience. Will highly recommend to friends.
  • Jasmine Galvan
    Taxes are a very stressful topic everywhere but thanks to Paramount Tax, it’s one less thing my family and I have to worry about. I was luckily referred by Armando to use Paramount Tax and I am so grateful to him for the recommendation because I no longer need to shop around for an efficient, knowledgeable, and courteous tax professional. Thank you Armando!
  • Melissa Zaletski
    I approached Max to help me with my taxes this year because my former person had died. I needed someone who would work with me bringing things to him vs online work. Max was excellent. I will meet with him again when his work is done. He is gracious, a good listener, and willing to accept his clients where they are. I am very glad that I found him. Highly recommend him if you are looking for same. Melissa Zaletski
  • Josh Fraser
    Max and the team at Paramount is phenomenal. I had an overwhelmingly positive experience working alongside the astute Max over the last few years and not only did he complete my taxes in a professional and timely manner. He also taught me a little bit about how to manage my taxes going forward. 5/5 stars and will continue to return to him!
  • Marcellus Johnson
    If you’re looking for someone to help with your taxes, I’d recommend Max Warford. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to walk you through everything, making the process easy to understand. I’m truly grateful for the chance to work with Max and appreciate his positive energy!
  • Alex C C
    I had a fantastic experience working with Max at Paramount Tax Accounting. He was incredibly helpful in assisting me with amending my tax return. I especially appreciated the message reminder throughout the process. Scheduling an appointment and submitting documents was very smooth making the entire experience stress-free. Max is not only highly professional and transparent but also very sensitive to adapting to his clients' unique needs. I highly recommend him and Paramount Tax Accounting for anyone looking for reliable and client-focused tax services!
  • Stephanie Anaya
    Always a pleasant experience with everyone at Paramount. Professional and always able to accommodates with appointment times, date and through Zoom. My whole family has been working with them for years and there is a reason we all keep coming back.
  • Nanc T
    Max has been incredible to work with. He's very responsive, listens well and answers all my questions. He's knowledgeable about all things taxes and helped us save a ton of money. I highly recommend him.
  • Craig Sem
    Max has a great eye and is an all around great guy! Very communicative and inquisitive during my onboarding process, Max listened very well. I never felt rushed, which was important to me as finding an astute tax professional has been difficult for me in recent years. While going through my LLC accounting, Max caught a minor mistake I made, corrected it and we discussed the error when we met in person. It was a small issue, but he found it nonetheless, which showed me his level of attention to detail. It was a great first meeting, I hope we can continue a long-term business relationship together!
  • Mehrnoush s
    I’ve been working with Paramount Tax & Accounting for years, and I can’t speak highly enough of their professionalism, attention to detail, and expertise. They have been an absolute game-changer in managing both my personal and business finances. From the very beginning, took the time to understand my unique needs, explaining complex financial matters in a way that was easy to understand. Whether it's tax planning, bookkeeping, or general financial advice, they always offer insightful, strategic guidance. I’ve been able to make more informed financial decisions, and my tax filing process has never been smoother! Their responsiveness is also impressive—always quick to answer my questions, no matter how big or small. If you’re looking for who truly cares about your financial well-being and goes the extra mile, I highly recommend it. I couldn’t be more satisfied with them.
  • Naomi Wentworth
    I came to Paramount as a new client close to the tax deadline after some confusion with Turbo Tax Experts. Max accepted me as a client, cleared up the confusion very easily, and got my returns done in no time. Pricing was transparent and affordable. Max seems very knowledgeable - I’m very impressed and happy that I found Paramount! Definitely recommend
  • Irene Dolan
    This is a company you want on your side. Max was always available for any questions I had, and I had a lot. Super knowledgeable and I highly recommend him for any of your tax needs. Paramount Tax & Accounting in my new go to. Thanks again for helping me with my million questions. 😊
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