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Choice Employer Solutions

IRS CPEO CertifiedRegional PEO
Tampa, FL·Founded 2005·5-300 employees
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States Served
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Services
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Industries
5-300
Employees

About Choice Employer Solutions

Choice Employer Solutions is an IRS CPEO certified Professional Employer Organization serving small and mid-sized businesses across the United States. As a Certified Professional Employer Organization, Choice Employer Solutions meets the IRS's rigorous standards for financial responsibility, tax compliance, and operational integrity. The company provides comprehensive co-employment services including payroll processing, employee benefits administration, HR management, workers' compensation, risk management, and compliance support. Choice Employer Solutions is designed to give small businesses access to enterprise-level HR infrastructure and Fortune 500-caliber benefits that would otherwise be unavailable to companies of their size.

IRS Certification

IRS Certified PEO (CPEO)
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The IRS Certified PEO (CPEO) designation is awarded by the Internal Revenue Service to PEO companies that meet rigorous standards for financial health, tax compliance, and operational integrity. Choice Employer Solutions holds CPEO status — a distinction held by fewer than 15% of PEOs in the United States.

Federal Tax Liability
As a CPEO, Choice Employer Solutions assumes sole liability for federal employment taxes on wages paid — protecting your business from tax exposure.
Annual Financial Audits
CPEOs undergo independent CPA audits annually and must maintain a surety bond, ensuring fiscal accountability and solvency.
IRS Reporting
Choice Employer Solutions files employment taxes under their own EIN as CPEO, simplifying your year-end tax obligations and eliminating duplicate filings.

Why businesses choose Choice Employer Solutions

✓IRS CPEO certified — maximum federal tax protections for co-employment clients
✓Full co-employment suite: payroll, benefits, HR, workers compensation, risk management, and compliance
✓Designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses needing enterprise-level HR support
✓Access to large-group benefits buying power through the co-employment model
✓Compliance expertise across federal, state, and local employment regulations
✓Dedicated HR support allowing business owners to focus on core operations
✓IRS-verified financial responsibility and operational standards

Company Details

Headquarters
Tampa, FL
Founded
2005
Employees Served
5-300
CPEO Certified
Yes - IRS Verified
Coverage
5 states
Company Type
Regional PEO

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Pros & Cons

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Pros
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IRS CPEO certified
Meets the highest IRS standards for financial responsibility and tax compliance.
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Full-service co-employment
Comprehensive HR, payroll, benefits, workers compensation, and compliance.
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Benefits access
Large-group buying power delivers competitive benefit options to small businesses.
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Compliance support
Expert guidance on federal, state, and local employment law requirements.
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SMB focused
Purpose-built for small and mid-sized businesses that need enterprise HR capabilities.
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Cons
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Limited public profile
Less publicly available information than larger national PEOs — requires direct outreach.
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Smaller scale
Less benefits buying power than the largest national PEOs.
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No transparent pricing
Custom quotes required — no published rates online.
PEO Authority Editorial Note

Choice Employer Solutions holds IRS CPEO certification, the highest credential in the PEO industry. Best for: small and mid-sized businesses seeking a certified co-employment solution with access to enterprise-level benefits and dedicated HR compliance support.

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