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Best Payroll Services in Des Moines, IA
15 companies listed · 7 in Des Moines · 1 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 21, 2026
Community CPA - Des Moines
“The Community CPA team have provided my tax service for almost 20 years.”
Performance Financial
“They explained everything to me, answered all of my questions, and I can tell they genuinely care about what's in my best interest.”
Poeman's Tax Prep and Accounting
“Feels like I sitting down doing taxes with a family member (that knows their sh*t) instead of a random stranger”
Shaul & Associates PLC
“I have always been impressed by their skill and professional attitude”
RGE & Associates
“They both know their stuff and have helped navigate the easy and the incredibly difficult issues that have come up.”
The 15 companies listed for Des Moines, IA 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: Des Moines, IA
7 of the 15 companies we list are based in Des Moines; the other 8 serve Des Moines from towns including West Des Moines (9 mi), Urbandale (7 mi) and Norwalk (7 mi). 13 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 3.9 to 5.0 across 554 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open on Saturdays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are business services (3), tax services (3) and accounting (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 82 years. 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 4 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 15 of the companies on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 4 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 Des Moines on this page?
An office in Des Moines is held by 7 of the 15 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.
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Clarity Accounting Services
“Ryan definitely knows quickbooks and he was very friendly and extremely helpful in cleaning up my quickbooks "mess".”
Boelman Shaw Tax & Financial Planning
“I've really appreciated the way she has advised me as I've ventured out with my own business from managing my quarterly payments to recording my finances.”
TD Payroll
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Ann M. Hartz, CPA & Associates
“My first appointment was brief but it covered everything needed, simplified process and she's someone you can share both personal and business tax needs.”
Payteva
“He's always going the extra mile to make sure you are taken care of.”
Myriad Advisor Solutions
“They are truly an extension of our business, and we highly recommend them!”
Accounting & Tax Solutions
“Such a great person and friendly staff”
Owl Accounting Services
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