Payroll & HR
Payroll & HR
The moment you hire your first employee, payroll and HR compliance become non-negotiable. You must withhold the correct taxes, file payroll tax returns on time, and follow federal and state employment laws.
Getting payroll wrong is expensive. The IRS charges penalties for late deposits and incorrect filings.
What Payroll Software Does
Good payroll software calculates withholding automatically, files payroll tax returns on your behalf, generates W-2s and 1099s at year end, and keeps records you need if ever audited. Cost is typically $40 to $100/month plus a per-employee fee.
Best Overall Payroll
Gusto
Full-service payroll and HR for small businesses
- Automatic payroll tax filing
- Employee self-onboarding
- Benefits administration
- Starting at $40/month + $6/employee
Best Budget Option
Patriot Software
Affordable payroll with automatic tax filing
- Full-service from $37/month
- Free direct deposit
- Tax filing included
- Free setup and support
Best for Growing Teams
Rippling
Payroll, HR, and IT in one platform
- Payroll in 90 seconds
- Benefits and compliance automation
- Device and app management
- Scales from 2 to 2,000 employees
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