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Architecture Firm Payroll Guides

Project-coded payroll, licensed architect compliance, partner draw structures, and outsourcing guides for architecture and engineering firms nationwide.

Architecture Firm Payroll Resources

Guides covering AIA billing alignment, PE tracking, partner draws, and when to outsource.

Architecture Firm Payroll Guide: Project Billing, Licensed Staff, and Partner Draws (2026)

AIA project-coded payroll, licensed architect and PE tracking, partner draw structures, multi-state staff, and overtime during deadline sprints.

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Authoritative source: U.S. Department of Labor: Wage and Hour Division

Project-Coded Payroll for Architecture Firms: How to Align Labor Costs with AIA Billing

How to set up payroll cost codes that map directly to AIA billing phases so every labor dollar ties to a project deliverable.

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Authoritative source: U.S. Department of Labor: Wage and Hour Division

Payroll for Licensed Architects and Engineers: State License Tracking and Compliance

Multi-state license tracking, FLSA exempt vs non-exempt classification for licensed professionals, and state-specific compliance obligations.

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Authoritative source: U.S. Department of Labor: Wage and Hour Division

Architecture Partnership Payroll: Managing Partner Draws, W-2 Salaries, and K-1 Distributions

How architecture partnerships handle the interplay between partner draws, W-2 wages, K-1 distributions, and reasonable compensation requirements.

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Authoritative source: U.S. Department of Labor: Wage and Hour Division

Why Architecture Firms Outsource Payroll

The cost math, compliance risks, and operational triggers that lead architecture firms to hand off payroll to a managed provider.

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Authoritative source: U.S. Department of Labor: Wage and Hour Division

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