Payroll Reporting and Compliance: W-2, 1099, and Form 941 Filing Requirements

Brian Escobar is a payroll expert with over 26 years of experience leading complex payroll operations for organizations ranging from small businesses to large, multi-state and global employers. His deep payroll expertise includes multi-state compliance, payroll systems implementation, process design, data accuracy, system conversions, integrations, and large-scale payroll operations. Across industries including education, retail, technology, and real estate, Brian has built and improved payroll functions, strengthened controls, and driven efficiency through strategic process and technology improvements. His broader experience in HR and team development complements a career centered on payroll excellence.

Walter Duncan is a payroll veteran with over two decades of experience ensuring financial operations run smoothly for organizations ranging from startups to major corporations. His career began in the US Navy as a Disbursing/Personnel Clerk and has since evolved to include high-level payroll management roles in the education sector and beyond. He is a results-driven, innovative problem solver with deep expertise in managing payroll systems, ensuring tax compliance, and handling complex processes like garnishments and general ledger reconciliation.

A customer-service-focused leader, Walter excels at optimizing business processes and leading teams to success. He is proficient with a wide array of major payroll software, including ADP, Sage, and Ultipro/UKG, and has a proven track record of managing multi-state payroll for large employee populations. As a co-host of a renowned payroll podcast, he shares his invaluable insights with a global audience, helping to advance the profession.