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Payroll software
Payroll software calculates pay, withholds taxes, and pays employees on schedule.
Overview
What it does
It runs pay, files payroll taxes, and produces year-end tax forms. Businesses of every size use it, and most small businesses choose a service that files taxes on their behalf. Many platforms add benefits, time tracking, and HR tools.
How to choose
Confirm the provider supports every state where you have employees. Multi-state payroll is where providers differ most.
Features
Key features to look for
Tax filing
Federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and payments.
Direct deposit
Pay delivered to employee bank accounts on payday.
Year-end forms
W-2s and 1099s prepared and filed.
Employee self-service
Pay stubs and tax forms that employees access themselves.
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