QuickBooks Payroll dashboard

QUICKBOOKS PAYROLL

Run payroll in minutes, right from QuickBooks

Pay your team, file and pay payroll taxes automatically, and keep everything in sync with your books. QuickBooks Payroll handles the details so you can get back to business.

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Payroll that does the heavy lifting

From the first paycheck to year-end taxes, QuickBooks Payroll automates the busywork so paying your team is quick, accurate, and stress-free.

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Run payroll automatically

Set it once and let QuickBooks run payroll on schedule. Review, approve, and you’re done—or turn on Auto Payroll and skip the review entirely.

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Pay your team their way

Send money by next-day or same-day direct deposit, or print checks. Employees get paid on time, every time.

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Taxes filed and paid for you

QuickBooks calculates, files, and pays your federal and state payroll taxes automatically—backed by our tax penalty protection.**

Everything you need to pay your team

Spend less time on payroll admin and more time growing your business.
Employee setup screen in QuickBooks Payroll

Set up in minutes, not days

  • Add employees and let them enter their own info and direct deposit details
  • QuickBooks guides you step by step through setup
  • Switching providers? We’ll help move your data and year-to-date totals
Payroll transactions synced in QuickBooks

Payroll that syncs to your books

  • Every payroll run posts to QuickBooks automatically
  • Wages, taxes, and deductions map to the right accounts
  • No double entry, no month-end surprises
Time tracking screen in QuickBooks

Track time and get it into payroll

  • Employees clock in and out from any device
  • Approved hours flow straight into payroll
  • Pay hourly, salaried, and contractors in the same run
Run payroll screen in QuickBooks Payroll

Automatic payroll taxes and forms

  • Federal and state taxes calculated, filed, and paid for you
  • Year-end W-2s and 1099s prepared automatically
  • Stay compliant without tracking deadlines
Benefits overview screen in QuickBooks Payroll

Health benefits and workers’ comp

  • Offer your team affordable medical, dental, and vision
  • Manage workers’ comp with pay-as-you-go premiums
  • Give employees a self-service portal and mobile app

GET STARTED

Try QuickBooks Payroll free for 30 days

Set up your team, run your first payroll, and see how much time you save—no commitment. Need a hand? Our payroll experts can set everything up for you.

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Frequently asked questions

What does QuickBooks Payroll do?
QuickBooks Payroll lets you pay employees and contractors, and automatically calculates, files, and pays your federal and state payroll taxes. It works inside QuickBooks Online, so every payroll run syncs to your books with no double entry.
Which QuickBooks Payroll plan is right for my business?
There are three plans—Core, Premium, and Elite. Core covers full-service payroll with automatic taxes and next-day direct deposit. Premium adds same-day direct deposit, time tracking, and HR support. Elite adds a personal setup done for you, tax penalty protection, and 24/7 expert support.
Can I switch to QuickBooks Payroll mid-year?
Yes. You can switch any time of year. QuickBooks helps you import your employee details and year-to-date payroll totals so your tax filings stay accurate, and a payroll expert can set it up for you on Elite.
Does QuickBooks Payroll file my payroll taxes automatically?
Yes. QuickBooks calculates, files, and pays your federal and state payroll taxes for you, and prepares year-end W-2s and 1099s. Eligible customers are also covered by tax penalty protection.**
How fast can my employees get paid?
With direct deposit, employees can be paid as soon as next day (Core) or same day (Premium and Elite). You can also print checks if you prefer.
Do employees get self-service access and a mobile app?
Yes. Employees can view pay stubs and W-2s, update direct deposit, and request time off through QuickBooks Workforce, available on the web and as a mobile app.
Important pricing details and product information

Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services. For details about our money transmission licenses, or for Texas customers with complaints about our service, visit https://www.intuit.com/legal/licenses/payment-licenses/.

**Guarantee

Tax Penalty Protection: Only QuickBooks or Intuit Enterprise Suite users with Workforce Elite who have completed expert review of their payroll tax setup and enrolled in e-services for automated tax payments and filings are eligible to receive the tax penalty protection. If you receive a tax notice for payroll taxes paid and filed by Intuit on behalf of your company, and send it to us within 15 days of the tax notice, we will help you resolve it with the applicable tax agency and cover the payroll tax penalty and interest, up to $25,000 per year. You are responsible for paying any additional tax liability you may owe. Additional terms apply. Learn more about tax penalty protection.