Payroll Management & Compliance

Payroll shouldn’t feel risky.

Your team is your most valuable asset, and paying them shouldn’t be a gamble. Payroll is far more complex than simply writing checks, it involves navigating federal and state tax laws, workers’ compensation requirements, and strict reporting deadlines. One missed filing or calculation error can trigger penalties.

MD Accounting takes payroll off your plate and makes it predictable: pay runs are processed accurately and on schedule, and tax liabilities are handled with consistent, on-time filings. We also verify worker classifications (W-2 vs. 1099) to reduce labor disputes and audit exposure.

For cannabis operators, payroll comes with extra constraints due to banking restrictions and cash-management realities. We help implement compliant workflows in cash-intensive environments and structure labor cost tracking by department (cultivation, trimming, packaging, retail) to support proper 280E allocation.

What’s included

• Processing & Distribution: Direct deposit or paper checks - processed accurately and on schedule.
• Tax Compliance: Quarterly 941s, state withholdings, and unemployment reporting handled end-to-end.
• W-2 & 1099 Preparation: End-of-year forms generated and filed for employees and contractors.
• Cannabis Labor Tracking: Labor allocation by department/phase to support COGS tracking and 280E planning.