Best Payroll Services near Crystal Lake, IL
2 of these companies are based in Crystal Lake; the others serve Crystal Lake from towns including Elgin (13 mi), McHenry (7 mi) and Woodstock (7 mi).
3 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 24, 2026
Barrett Accounting & Tax
Steph's Bookkeeping Service
RCW Tax Services
Fast Tax Service
Jarvis & Associates
The 12 companies listed for Crystal Lake, IL run payroll, filings and timekeeping for employers. Service and software details are taken from each provider's own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Crystal Lake, IL
The 12 companies on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,548 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), responsiveness (72%) and quality (66%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the companies on this page are "communication" and "knowledge". 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are bookkeeping services (2), payroll (2) and tax preparation (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 55 years. 1 offers a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 12 of the companies on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book a consultation.
Why are payroll companies outside Crystal Lake on this page?
An office in Crystal Lake is held by 2 of the 12 companies. The rest come from other towns within 15 mi. Payroll is run remotely, so the filing jurisdictions a provider covers matter far more than the address. Distances are straight-line.