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<\/span>Getting Construction Reporting from a Payroll Service<\/span><\/h2>\n

When it comes to the construction payroll<\/strong>, reporting<\/a> is essential. Whether it\u2019s job labor costing, working prevailing wage<\/strong> jobs and submitting required certified payroll reports<\/strong>, handling complex union reporting, tracking workers\u2019 compensation, or any other number of reporting needs, reporting remains a critical aspect of running a successful construction business.<\/p>\n\"eBook<\/a>\n

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Many contractors<\/strong> handle their payroll and reporting in-house, as they have a good construction accounting software program in place.<\/p>\n

But, quite a few companies outsource their payroll. According to B2B Reviews<\/a>, 61% of companies outsource some or all of their payroll operations.<\/p>\n

For the companies who prefer to outsource payroll and\/or use a general accounting system, there are construction payroll service providers <\/b>who can handle a contractor\u2019s challenging payroll needs.<\/p>\n

But what\u2019s the difference between a construction-specific payroll service and the big-name providers that handle multiple industries?<\/p>\n

Simply, most big-name payroll providers<\/strong> don\u2019t directly handle the numerous complexities of construction payroll<\/strong>\u2014and they can\u2019t automatically provide the construction-specific reports<\/a> that contractors rely on.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Reports Provided by a Construction-Specific Payroll Service<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

So, what types of reporting options can contractors<\/strong> expect from a payroll service provider<\/strong> that only deals with construction?<\/p>\n

First of all, they can provide job labor reports that help contractors see where they stand. They can also provide Certified Payroll<\/a> reports<\/strong> for contractors performing prevailing wage work and Union Reporting & Tracking for union contractors. Other reports include:<\/p>\n