Can you handle payroll for both employees and subcontractors?
Yes. VJD Financial Solutions runs W-2 payroll for employees and prepares 1099s for subcontractors. If your business uses both, the bookkeeping handles them together.
Employees require full payroll processing. That means calculating wages, withholding federal and New Jersey state taxes, making timely tax deposits, filing quarterly reports, and issuing W-2s at year end. Miss a deposit deadline or file late and penalties add up fast.
Subcontractors work differently. You pay them without withholding anything. They handle their own taxes. Your obligation is tracking what you paid them and issuing a 1099-NEC at year end to anyone who received $600 or more.
What matters most is classifying each worker correctly from the start. The IRS and New Jersey look at whether you control how, when, and where the work gets done. Employees work under your direction. Subcontractors generally set their own schedules, use their own tools, and work for multiple clients.
Getting this wrong is expensive. Misclassifying an employee as a subcontractor means you owe back taxes, penalties, and interest. New Jersey bookkeepers who work with trades businesses see this often because construction crews regularly include both W-2 employees and 1099 subcontractors on the same project.
VJD keeps records that support your classifications. Contracts, payment history, and notes on the working relationship all matter if a question ever comes up. The paper trail shows why each worker is categorized the way they are.
Full-service payroll covers the employee side with all the withholding, deposits, and filings handled each pay period. 1099 preparation happens at year end for your contractors. Both need to be tracked consistently throughout the year so nothing falls through the cracks.
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How much does a fractional CFO cost?
Fractional CFO services typically run $175 to $450 per hour, or $2,000 to $15,000 monthly on retainer depending on scope. That's a fraction of the $250,000 or more a full-time CFO would cost annually.
Read answerDo I need a bookkeeper if I'm already using QuickBooks?
QuickBooks records transactions but doesn't categorize them correctly, reconcile accounts, or catch errors on its own. A bookkeeper ensures your numbers are accurate and your reports actually mean something.
Read answerDo you file my business taxes?
No. VJD Financial Solutions prepares your year-end books and works directly with your accountant or CPA, who handles the actual filing. This division keeps your books audit-ready and your returns accurate.
Read answerHow should I set aside money for taxes?
Open a separate savings account for taxes and transfer a percentage of your profit each month. Work with your accountant to determine the right percentage, typically 25 to 35 percent in New Jersey. This builds a reserve so quarterly estimated payments and your year-end bill are covered.
Read answerDo you work with short-term rental and Airbnb owners?
Yes. VJD Financial Solutions works with short-term rental and Airbnb owners across New Jersey. We track per-unit income, platform fees, and the state and local lodging taxes that apply to vacation rentals.
Read answerWhat is the difference between a fractional CFO and a full-time CFO?
The expertise is the same. A fractional CFO brings the same financial leadership as a full-time CFO but works part-time and costs a fraction of the salary. Small and midsize businesses get strategic guidance without the overhead of a full-time executive.
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