Vanessa Espejo

I am a U.S. Senior Payroll Tax Manager with over a decade of experience in payroll tax compliance, specializing in helping businesses navigate complex federal, state, and local requirements. My background includes managing multi-state tax filings, handling new state registrations, preparing amendments, reconciling payroll taxes, and ensuring accurate quarter- and year-end reporting. I have extensive experience resolving agency notices with the IRS and state tax authorities, preparing abatement requests, and clearing compliance backlogs to minimize risk and penalties.

As a freelancer, I support small to mid-sized businesses that may not have in-house payroll tax expertise by providing practical, results-driven solutions. Whether it’s registering for new states as your company expands, correcting prior tax filings, responding to agency inquiries, or guiding your payroll provider setup, I ensure everything is handled efficiently and correctly the first time. I have worked with payroll platforms such as ADP, UKG Ready, PrismHR, and QBO, and I am skilled in using state-specific tax portals for timely submissions and reconciliations.

My clients appreciate that I take ownership of the entire payroll tax process from research and issue resolution to ongoing compliance monitoring so they can focus on running their business with peace of mind. I also provide consulting to set up best practices, automate reconciliations, and create streamlined procedures that reduce errors and save time. If your business is growing, facing payroll tax challenges, or simply needs a reliable expert to manage compliance, I can deliver tailored support that keeps your payroll tax obligations accurate and stress-free.