Free Resources
Every resource below is built for employers running payroll in-house or evaluating a managed service. No fluff. Practical tools your team can use this week.
Calculators & Tools
Compare a contingency recruiter fee to BEG milestone placement. See your dollar savings instantly - BEG fills permanent roles at roughly 50% less than contingency.
Calculate My SavingsSee what an open role costs you every week it stays empty, plus a 4-week projection. BEG fills roles in 23 to 35 days so the seat is not empty for long.
See the CostIndicative 2026 salary ranges across 19 industries, from public labor data. Benchmark a role, then fill the seat in 23-35 days at roughly 50% less than contingency.
View Salary RangesEnter your employee count and current payroll cost. Get an instant estimate of what BEG managed payroll would cost you at $25-$45 PEPM versus what you pay today.
Open CalculatorAnswer 10 questions about your payroll setup. Get a complexity score from 0 to 10 and a clear recommendation on whether managed payroll is the right fit.
Score Your PayrollUnderstand exactly how $25-$45 PEPM works, what is included, and how your total monthly cost scales with headcount.
See PricingEvery federal and state payroll tax deadline for 2026 on one filterable page: 941, 940, W-2, 1099-NEC, ACA, and quarterly state returns. BEG tracks and files all of it.
View the CalendarPick a state and see its 2026 minimum wage, paid leave mandate, income tax, payday frequency law, and new hire reporting deadline. All 50 states covered.
Check a StatePick a state, choose fired or quit, and get the exact deadline to issue a final check plus whether unused PTO must be paid out. All 50 states and DC.
Find the DeadlineGet the correct regular rate of pay including nondiscretionary bonuses and blended multiple pay rates, plus daily-overtime flags for states like California.
Calculate OvertimeAdd base pay, employer taxes, workers comp, benefits, and overhead to see the fully loaded annual and hourly cost of a hire, and the burden multiplier.
See the True CostEnter your monthly bill and the add-on fees you are charged. See your real cost per employee, what you may be overpaying, and what to get in writing before you sign.
Audit My Payroll CostDownloadable Guides
W-2 production deadlines, 941 annual reconciliation, FUTA tax check, ACA reporting, state filing deadlines, and new year rate updates. Everything in one list.
Download Free ChecklistWhat managed payroll actually is, how pricing models work, what questions to ask providers, red flags to avoid, and a vendor comparison scorecard.
Download Free GuideBrowse all free payroll guides from BEG including compliance checklists, new hire checklists, and step-by-step payroll setup guides.
View All GuidesCompliance Checklists
Federal and state payroll compliance questions answered: W-2 deadlines, 941 deposit rules, multi-state requirements, FLSA, and what managed payroll handles for you.
Read Compliance FAQHow to transition cleanly: timing, data migration, what to hand off, mid-quarter switches, and what BEG's onboarding process looks like.
Read Switching FAQWhat is managed payroll, what does it cost, what is included, how long does implementation take, and how does it compare to a PEO.
Read Managed Payroll FAQIndustry Guides
Every industry has payroll complexity that generic software misses. These pages cover the specific rules, risks, and requirements for your sector.
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