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    • Paychex Inc

      911 Panorama Trl S Panorama, NY 14625-2311

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    • Paychex Inc

      33 Dodge Road Suite 110 Getzville, NY 14068

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    • Paychex Inc

      2 Court Street Suite #403 Binghamton, NY 13901

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    • Paychex Inc

      215 Greenfield Parkway Suite 100 Liverpool, NY 13088

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    • Paychex, Inc.

      5450 Frantz Rd Ste 100 Dublin, OH 43016-4135

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    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I received direct deposit from my ex employer to a paychex account I had an issue with another business charging my card without permission so paychex put a hold on it while they stopped the business from charging me last Tuesday and I was told it wouldn't interfere with my deposit I should have received my check 11-6-2024 and as of today I still haven't received it and they keep lying to me and putting it off I was told Friday when I called I would have it within 2 hours and still haven't

      Business response

      11/12/2024

      Thank you for your inquiry regarding ******* ****** Inc. Paychex takes complaints from our clients very seriously. We appreciate the opportunity to help settle any disputes that may occur. It is my understanding that ******* ****** Inc acknowledged your concern as they resolved this on 11/11/24 with a manual check for $122.23.I believe the matter to be addressed for the client. If you have further questions, you can contact me at *********************Sincerely,Una B******Client Service Manager
    • Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      On 10/8/24 I terminated my account with Paychex after 7 years with them due to various issues with payroll, lack of returned calls, over charges. I received an email confirming the cancellation. Since that time Paychex has pulled weekly from our business account the amount of $371. Two of the charges went through and two others I have placed stop payment on. I have reached out to everyone from my prior payroll representative to a Mr. B****** that I was told would resolve the matter. It is now almost a month since terminating my account and I have yet to receive a response. No return calls, texts or emails. We would like to know what this amount is for because we have realized it has been pulled weekly since August with no invoice or reference on any weekly reports and we would also like reimbursement for at a minimum the two withdrawals of $371 plus two stop payment charges of $36 each. We did speak to one person just moments ago while I was typing this that has stated that it appeared that our account may have been mixed up with another company and the funds are being pulled from our account rather than someone else's. If this is the case, this amount of $371 has been pulled from our account weekly since August 20, 24.

      Business response

      11/14/2024

      Thank you for your inquiry regarding *** ************ LLC. Paychex takes complaints from our clients very seriously. We appreciate the opportunity to help settle any disputes that may occur. It is my understanding that *** ************ LLC stated that although they cancelled services with Paychex, there continued to be debits from their bank account for payroll processing fees.I believe the matter to be addressed for the client. If you have further questions, you can contact me at ******************* or ###-###-####Sincerely,Jennifer L*****Jennifer L*****Client Service Manager
    • Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Paychex merged the payroll accounts together of two different companies I own. While they acknowledged their mistake, and a supervisor got involved, I had to spend 40 hours of my time calling himand sitting on the phone with him, because he would never followed through on all the steps required for them to correct it when I hung up and we had to run payroll weekly. This problem resulted in a huge waste of our time and we ultimately switched companies, but now Paychex has sent us to collection for $169.01 when we were PROMISE IN WRITING that NOTHING FURTHER would be charged to us. And this is. indeed the right thing to do.

      Business response

      11/06/2024

      Thank you for your inquiry regarding ***** ***** LLC. Paychex takes complaints from our clients very seriously. We appreciate the opportunity to help settle any disputes that may occur. It is my understanding that ***** ***** LLC stated the company continues to receive past due notices from a collection agency and the charges are not valid.I believe the matter to be addressed for the client. If you have further questions, you can contact me at ****************** ###-###-####.Sincerely,Nicole B****Market Service Manager
    • Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I am writing to address an ongoing billing issue with my account. Despite determining the services and settling the account over a year ago, I was recently asked for payment again. This issue has persisted, and I request that my account be set to zero immediately. I have evidence that I was already using another payroll company during the period in question. Additionally, I have documentation that Melissa confirmed my account was fully paid off. Please resolve this matter promptly. Thank you for your attention to this issue. Best regards,

      Business response

      10/29/2024

      Thank you for your inquiry regarding ***** ****** ******* ******* ********. Paychex takes complaints from our clients very seriously. We appreciate the opportunity to help settle any disputes that may occur. It is my understanding that ***** ****** ******* ******* ******** stated they believed a balance was due despite having previously resolved the balance.Please see attached.I believe the matter to be addressed for the client. If you have further questions, you can contact me at Bill ********** ###-###-####.Sincerely,Bill K********Implementation Manager, Paychex
    • Complaint Type:
      Customer Service Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Since February 2024, I have been working with Paychex to resolve a North Carolina tax filing issue. Throughout this period, I have submitted all required documentation, including the Power of Attorney (POA) form, and have made multiple attempts to receive updates and guidance on the case. Despite following up consistently with my assigned representative, Fiona U*******, I have not received any meaningful response or resolution. Most recently, I received an email from a member of Paychex’s Tax Services team on October 22, providing further instructions for completing the NC SUI POA form. I immediately followed up with questions for clarification to ensure the accuracy of my submission. Unfortunately, I have received no response to these inquiries, despite repeated follow-up emails over the past several days. Additionally, my Service Representative, Fiona U*******, initially directed me to submit my issue to ***************************** 2 months ago. However, when I submitted my issue to this contact, I was advised to reach back out to Fiona to handle my case. Despite this back-and-forth, Fiona no longer responds to any of my emails at all. This lack of support and unresponsiveness has severely impacted my ability to complete my state tax obligations on time. The failure by Paychex to address my case promptly or respond to my inquiries has left me feeling neglected as a client, despite my diligence in communication. I am concerned about potential penalties or other repercussions due to their failure to act in a timely manner, and I believe my experience reflects poor service standards that other businesses should be aware of.

      Business response

      11/05/2024

      Thank you for your inquiry regarding *************** **** ************ ********** ***********. Paychex takes complaints from our clients very seriously. We appreciate the opportunity to help settle any disputes that may occur. It is my understanding that *************** **** ************ ********** *********** stated Since February 2024, they have been working with Paychex to resolve a North Carolina tax filing issue.I believe the matter to be addressed for the client. If you have further questions, you can contact me at ******************* ###-###-####.Sincerely,Jason K****Client Services Manager
    • Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I open a payroll account for my business ********* ****** ******** LLC acct# ********** February 2023. Due to loosing my job I wasn't able to keep the account open and I had an outstanding balance on the account. I closed the account April 2023. I spoken with numerous representatives about the balance on the account and informing them about my situation and soon as I get a job I will pay the balance. This month 10/7/24 I received an email from a Collection Agency ******* * ***** advising me about the outstanding balance of $894.31 which is not correct. The balance on the acct was $262 with some cents. I called the Corporate Collection Department this morning 9:56 am and wait on hold for an hour 10:56 am and no one came to the phone to rectify the problem. I am seeking help with this matter as soon as possible.

      Business response

      10/28/2024

      Thank you for your inquiry regarding ********* ****** ********. Paychex takes complaints from our clients very seriously. We appreciate the opportunity to help settle any disputes that may occur. As of this date, I have spoken to the client and the client agreed to pay the outstanding payroll processing charges.I believe the matter to be addressed for the client. If you have further questions, you can contact me at ****************** or ###-###-####.Sincerely,Laurie R****Client Service Manager 
    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Paychex staff Lindsey H**** tried to make me sign my company over to her s corp. they contacted me first about payroll for my company. I was supposed to pay myself through them $10,000 and they were supposed to take taxes and pay me. I was told it was going to be direct deposited then for reason they couldn’t and I was issued a “live check”. I took the check to ********** Bank where I just opened an account and put in for a SBA LOAN for my business because they are #1 in country for SBA LOANS. ********** teller instantly deemed the check fradulent and I was told it was altered and my accounts were closed and loan deleted. They also forged my signature on documents and put collections against my business behind there fradulent activity which caused me too lose money and accounts and opportunities.

      Business response

      11/01/2024

      Thank you for your inquiry regarding *** ******* LLC. Paychex takes complaints from our clients very seriously. We appreciate the opportunity to help settle any disputes that may occur. It is my understanding that *** ******* LLC stated he had an issue with bank due paycheck he was unable to cash.I believe the matter to be addressed for the client. If you have further questions, you can contact me at **********************, ###-###-####Sincerely,Bill K********Implementation Manager 

      Customer response

      11/02/2024

      Better Business Bureau: I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.  They made letter to present to ********** bank so I’m pleased. Regards, ****** *********
    • Complaint Type:
      Customer Service Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Paychex is deliberately withholding and delaying transfer of funds, in disobedience to a court order approved by a judge. They must immediately transfer the funds as ordered, refund any revenue that the company has made while refusing to obey the court order, and the transfer that they make should reflect at least as much funds as were present when the request was made.

      Business response

      10/21/2024

      Thank you for your inquiry regarding ********** Inc. Paychex takes complaints from our clients very seriously. We appreciate the opportunity to help settle any disputes that may occur. It is my understanding that a participant stated that they were having trouble in executing a process that needs to take place. Please see the attached.I believe the matter to be taken care of for the participant. If you have further questions, you can contact me at ****************** or ###-###-####, ext. *******. Sincerely,Aleida B****401(k) Client Relations Service Partner
    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      *** **** switched payroll companies in February of 2024, Paychex has been taking the withholding tax out weekly when we do our payroll. However Paychex is failing to pay the Michigan Department Of Treasury. The first time this mistake happened we believed it was because of switching companies however it has now happened a second time with our company receiving a penalty from the state of Michigan. We pride ourselves on how we run our company, Paychex is tainting our name with the department of treasury and also having our small business have to pay for our team members to try a get this issue resolved. At this time it seems that Paychex is either a company with scrupulous business dealings or they have someone in the department embezzling our companys money.

      Business response

      10/17/2024

      Thank you for your inquiry regarding *** **** LLC. Paychex takes complaints from our clients very seriously. We appreciate the opportunity to help settle any disputes that may occur. It has been brought to my attention that *** **** LLC has raised concerns about certain tax payment issues related to Paychex with the Department of Michigan Treasury, which have resulted in a penalty. They also noted that the necessary funds were deducted from their withholdings, which should have been paid accordingly.Please see the attached. If you have further questions, you can contact me at *******************.Sincerely,Tarik S****Client Service Manager
    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I'm filing a complaint because my account was just onboarded last month and I have yet to run payroll but we are facing a number of issues that have yet to be addressed. 1) Unable to onboard a contractor due to duplicate SSN in use, by another user. This has been ongoing for weeks, with no resolution. Several calls and emails have been exchanged. 2) We were sold Time & Attendance and at the time, it was anticipated Paychex would support our US and International operations, well that isn't the case, even their third party People Pay does not integrate as originally communicated. We now need a refund on setup and recurring charges as we have had to work outside of Paychex to partner with **** for international (and they also want our business) and ****** for Time & Attendance. Due to the oversell and the time wasted, we are paying significantly more and now rely on 3 solutions instead of 1. At this time, we are considering even moving away from Paychex as having such a small team and paying payroll cost on a per person basis at **** and then paying per payrun at Paychex isn't as cost effective. 3) We are unable to use the Indeed integration for Paychex Hiring, we have reached out and have not received a single response. I was reached out to by an account manager last week, who I assumed was going to assist us... Nope! only reached out to sell 401k plans and we had to decline because of all the unresolved issues. We asked that he assist, he kinda brushed us off, it was uncomfortable honestly.

      Business response

      10/09/2024

      Thank you for your inquiry regarding ***** *** *****. Paychex takes complaints from our clients very seriously. We appreciate the opportunity to help settle any disputes that may occur.
      It is my understanding that ***** stated they are unable to onboard a contractor due a duplicate SSN number in use by another user, our Time and Attendance product cannot support international employees which was not acknowledged at the time of sale, and unable to use Indeed integration.

      I believe the matter to be addressed for the client. If you have further questions, you can contact me at ********************* ** ************ *** *******

      Sincerely,
      Pam R*******
      Digital Implementation Manager


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