Las Vegas, Nevada
Payroll built for Vegas trades & restaurants.
From Strip-adjacent kitchens to HVAC crews running the valley, Las Vegas owners hire us when payroll, workers' comp audits, and Modified Business Tax filings start eating the week. Flat monthly fee. Owner gets paid first.
— What you get
The full payroll stack, run by humans in Nevada.
Owner-first payroll
We restructure the payroll cycle so you — the owner — get paid first, every period.
Workers' comp audit defense
We handle the annual NCCI audit directly. You don't lose a day off the job.
W-2 vs 1099 review
Nevada's misclassification penalties are brutal. We document the call so you survive it.
Modified Business Tax filings
Quarterly MBT, UI, 941, 940 — filed and paid on time, every time.
— Nevada specifics
No state income tax. Plenty of other traps.
Modified Business Tax
1.378% on wages over $50k/quarter (general business). Easy to miscalc, expensive to fix.
Workers' Comp
Mandatory from employee #1 in Nevada. Annual NCCI audit determines your final premium.
Unemployment Insurance
New employer rate ~2.95%. Filed quarterly with DETR. Late = penalties.
No state W-4
Federal only. But local jurisdictions and tip credits still apply.
— Neighborhoods we serve
From Downtown to North Las Vegas.
- Downtown
- Arts District
- Spring Valley
- Summerlin
- Centennial Hills
- Southwest
- Enterprise
- North Las Vegas
Industries we run payroll for in Las Vegas:
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- General Contractors
- Restaurants & Bars
- Landscaping
- Cleaning Services
- Auto Shops
— What Vegas owners say
"We finally pay ourselves before the IRS does. Game changer."
"Survived our first WC audit without lifting a finger. They handled all of it."
"Switched from Gusto. Same price, actual humans answer."
— FAQ
How much does payroll service cost in Las Vegas?+
We charge a flat monthly fee based on headcount, not per run. Most small Vegas shops (5-15 employees) land between $189-$349/mo all-in — including tax filings, audit defense, and quarterly Modified Business Tax.
Do you handle Nevada Modified Business Tax (MBT)?+
Yes. We calculate, file, and pay your quarterly MBT (1.378% on wages over $50k per quarter for general business) along with UI and federal 941/940.
Can you defend a workers' comp audit?+
Included in every account. We respond to the NCCI auditor, gather payroll by class code, and challenge misclassifications. Most clients save 15-30% on premium.
Do you work with restaurants and tipped employees?+
Yes — credit-card tips, tip pools, FICA tip credit, and service charges are reported and reconciled monthly. We file Form 8027 when required.
How fast can you switch us over from Gusto, ADP, or Paychex?+
Usually inside one pay cycle. We pull year-to-date data, register state accounts if needed, and run a parallel first payroll so nothing breaks.
Stop overpaying for payroll in Las Vegas.
Free 20-minute diagnostic. We'll tell you straight whether we can save you money — or whether you're already in good hands.
— Founder story
Built by blue-collar, for blue-collar.
Profit First Payroll was founded by Matt Frechette, who brings 20+ years of hands-on experience in blue-collar environments. He's seen shops thrive — or unravel — because of poor cash flow, inconsistent owner pay, late crew checks, and workers' comp audit nightmares. PFP is built explicitly for trades and labor-heavy businesses: proper crew classification, project-based volatility, and protecting profit in high-risk industries.