Payroll software for accountants

Make payday a breeze with tools like Auto Payroll and automated tax forms and filings.** Whether your clients run payroll themselves or want you to handle it for them, QuickBooks Payroll Elite is always free for accounting firms.

Powerful payroll features

Explore our features and choose the plan that’s right for you.

Tax penalty protection Same-day direct deposit Trusted time tracking Personal HR advisor Customized payroll setup 24/7 expert product support

Tax penalty protection

With tax penalty protection, we’ll resolve filing errors and pay penalties up to $25,000. We work directly with the IRS so that you don’t have to.

Learn more about tax penalty protection

Tax penalty protection

With tax penalty protection, we’ll resolve filing errors and pay penalties up to $25,000. We work directly with the IRS so that you don’t have to.

Learn more about tax penalty protection

Same-day direct deposit

Keep employees happy with direct deposit. Submit payroll by 7 AM PT on payday morning to have funds withdrawn the same day.**

Trusted time tracking

Schedule employees by shift or job, and update hours in real time. Approve timesheets and run payroll from your mobile phone.**

Learn more about time tracking

Personal HR advisor

We’ve got your back with professional guidance on critical HR issues like hiring, compliance, and performance, powered by Mammoth, Inc.**

Customized payroll setup

Complete payroll with confidence. Save time and get your payroll up and running with white-glove setup and support from a QuickBooks Payroll expert.**

24/7 expert product support

Get answers to your payroll questions whenever they come up—day or night. Figure out features with step-by-step help via phone or chat.**

Payroll reporting

Stay on top of your clients’ tax liabilities with quarterly or annual payroll reports.
Avoid surprises and run and export reports to track bank transactions, contractor payments, paid time off, and more.
Allow access to reports or hours while maintaining full control by customizing team and client permissions.

Payroll services for your clients

From basic to advanced features, it’s easy to find a payroll system that works for your clients. All plans come with full-service payroll, including automated taxes and forms.**

Payroll Core has you covered. Pay your team, enroll in health benefits from SimplyInsured, and get expert product support.**
Payroll Premium adds powerful tools, including same-day direct deposit, employee time tracking, and help with HR compliance.**
Payroll Elite is there for every step with white-glove customized setup, tax penalty protection, a personal HR advisor, and 24/7 product support.**

Mobile app

Pay employees on the go with our payroll app—free with your subscription.**
Never forget a deadline, and get automated alerts when taxes or payroll are due.
File tax forms in all 50 states, right from the app.

Why trust QuickBooks for payroll?

Grow your accounting practice with confidence—get services backed by a personal HR advisor and expert support. It’s no wonder more than a million customers made QuickBooks Payroll the No. 1 payroll provider for small businesses.¹

Free payroll for you, discounted plans for your clients

Sign up for QuickBooks Online Accountant to get QuickBooks Payroll Elite free for your firm and discounted payroll plans for your clients.

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CLIENT DISCOUNT

Core

Cover the basics—easily pay your team and have your payroll taxes done for you.

$ 45

$ 22⁵⁰ /mo

Save 50% for 3 months*

+$6/employee per month

CLIENT DISCOUNT

Premium

Manage your team and perfect payday with powerful tools and services.

$ 80

$ 40⁰⁰ /mo

Save 50% for 3 months*

+$8/employee per month

CLIENT DISCOUNT

Elite

Access on-demand experts to simplify payday and protect what matters most.

$ ~~125~~

$ 62⁵⁰ /mo

Save 50% for 3 months*

+$10/employee per month

Important offers, pricing details, & disclaimers

Frequently asked questions

What online payroll options are available for accountants?

Can QuickBooks automate payroll?

Why should I use QuickBooks for payroll?

- Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services. For more information about Intuit Payments' money transmission licenses, please visit https://www.intuit.com/legal/licenses/payment-licenses/.
  
  Guarantee
  
  QuickBooks Online Payroll – tax penalty protection: Only QuickBooks Online Payroll Elite users are eligible to receive tax penalty protection. If you receive a tax notice and send it to us within 15 days of the tax notice, we will cover the payroll tax penalty up to $25,000. Intuit cannot help resolve notices for customers in Collections with the IRS because IRS Collections will only work with businesses directly. Additional conditions and restrictions apply. Learn more about tax penalty protection.

- *Offer terms
  
  QuickBooks Payroll Elite free for QuickBooks Online Accountant subscribers: Requires a QuickBooks Online Account subscription and acceptance of the QuickBooks Terms of Service and Intuit Privacy Statement.
  
  Direct Discount offer terms: Client is billed 30% Off QuickBooks Online Payroll for the first 6 Months of the service.
  
  Eligibility: This offer is eligible to accounting firms who register or have registered for QuickBooks Online Accountant (“QBOA”) and use the Direct Discount (client is billed) option for QuickBooks Online Payroll (“Payroll”) subscription fees. All eligible Payroll subscriptions must be entered through Direct Discount. The Direct Discount (client is billed) invoicing option means that the QBOA user enters in the client’s information and the client is billed for the Payroll subscription fees directly (“Direct Discount”).
  
  Term of offer The discount is valid only for the named individual or company that registered for Payroll subscription and cannot be transferred to another client, individual, or company. Cannot be combined with any other Intuit offer. Offer valid for a limited time only. This offer is applicable to new and existing QuickBooks customers. Offer valid in the US only and is non-transferable.
  
  Billing: Discount is applied to the monthly price for Payroll for the duration indicated above starting from the date of enrollment, followed by the then-current list price for the service. The account will automatically be charged until the client cancels. List price subject to change at any time at Intuit’s sole discretion. All prices are quoted without sales tax. The Payroll customer will be required to enter valid billing details and their account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis. The first bill date will be on the date of enrollment. Subscriptions will be charged to the credit card through the QB account. Payment is due, in full, immediately upon monthly invoicing.
  
  Additional QuickBooks Online Payroll terms: Each employee is an additional $6/month for Core, $8/month for Premium, and $10/month for Elite. Contractor payments via direct deposit are $6/month for Core, $8/month for Premium, and $10/month for Elite. Performance may be impacted as employee count increases. Service includes 1 state. If you file taxes in more than one state, each additional state is currently $12/month in Core and Premium. There is no additional charge for additional state tax filings for Elite. The discounts do not apply to additional employees and state tax filing fees. Special fees apply to exception processing. For details, click the Employees tab, and then click the Help button near the top right of the window. In the search field at the top of the Help window, type “What fees apply to exception processing?”
  
  Cancellation: Payroll customers may cancel their subscription at any time, by going to the Account & Settings in Payroll and selecting “Cancel.” The Payroll customer will not receive a pro-rated refund. For more information on the managing user rights or deleting clients, please see here.
  
  Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options subject to change without notice.
  
  Money movement services are brought to you by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services, subject to eligibility criteria, credit and application approval.

- **Features
  
  Auto Payroll: Available if the setup for employees and the company is complete, all employees are salaried employees, all employees are set up on direct deposit, bank verification and e-services are enabled, the account has not been on hold in the last 6 months, and the first payroll has been run successfully.
  
  Automated tax payments and filings: Automated tax payments and filing are available only for state and federal taxes. Enrollment in e-services is required. Local taxes require the user to print the forms and upload them to the necessary local sites. QuickBooks Online Payroll Core does not offer local tax payments and filings. Automatic filings for state new hire paperwork are available in QuickBooks Online Payroll Premium and Elite only.
  
  Same-day direct deposit: Available to QuickBooks Online Payroll Premium and Elite users. Payroll processed before 7 AM PT shall arrive the same business day (excluding weekends and holidays). Requires setup of direct deposit and bank verification. Same-day direct deposit may be subject to eligibility criteria. Deposit delays may vary because of third-party delays, risk reviews, or issues beyond Intuit’s control. Same-day direct deposit is available only for employees.
  
  TSheets time tracking: Additional fees may apply. Time tracking included in the QuickBooks Online Payroll Premium and Elite subscription services. Features vary. The TSheets mobile app works with iPhones, iPads, and Android phones and tablets. Devices sold separately; data plan required. Not all features are available on the mobile app and mobile browser. TSheets mobile access is included with your QuickBooks Online Payroll Premium and Elite subscription at no additional cost. Data access is subject to cellular/internet provider network availability and occasional downtime due to system and server maintenance and events beyond your control. Product registration required.
  
  HR services: HR support is provided by experts at Mineral, Inc. See Mineral’s privacy policy and Terms of Use. The HR Support Center is available only to QuickBooks Online Premium and Elite subscriptions. HR Advisor support only available in QuickBooks Online Payroll Elite. HR support is not available to accountants who are calling on behalf of their clients.
  
  White-glove customized setup: Available to QuickBooks Online Payroll Elite users only.
  
  Expert product support: Included with your paid subscription to QuickBooks Online Payroll. Chat support available 24/7. U.S.-based phone support is available Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 6 PM PT, and Saturday from 6 AM to 3 PM PT. Your subscription must be current. Intuit reserves the right to limit the length of the call. Terms conditions, features, pricing, service, and support are subject to change without notice.
  
  Health benefits: Powered by SimplyInsured. Require acceptance of SimplyInsured’s privacy policy and Terms of Service. Additional fees will apply. SimplyInsured does not offer insurance in HI, VT, and DC. Insurance coverage eligibility is not guaranteed and is dependent solely on the rules of the insurance carrier. The insurance carrier has sole and final discretion as to the eligibility for health insurance products.
  
  Workers’ comp: Benefits are powered by AP Intego and require acceptance of AP Intego’s privacy policy and Terms of Service. Additional fees will apply. There is a monthly fee (currently $5 per month) for QuickBooks Online Payroll Core users for the QuickBooks Workers’ Comp Payment Service. This non-refundable fee will be added automatically to each monthly Intuit invoice at the then-current price until you cancel. The fee is separate from any workers’ comp insurance policy premium by AP Intego Insurance Group. Workers’ Compensation Service requires an active and paid QuickBooks Payroll subscription. Eligibility criteria apply to transfer active insurance policy broker of record, including insurance carrier, policy renewal date, and payment method. Workers’ compensation insurance is not available in OH, ND, WA, and WY.

- ** Product information
  
  QuickBooks Online Payroll mobile app: The QuickBooks Online Payroll mobile app works with iPhones, iPads, and Android phones and tablets. Devices sold separately; data plan required. Not all features are available on the mobile app and mobile browser. QuickBooks Online Payroll mobile access is included with your QuickBooks Online Payroll subscription at no additional cost. Data access is subject to cellular/internet provider network availability and occasional downtime due to system and server maintenance and events beyond your control. Product registration required.

- #Claims
  
  1. QuickBooks Payroll is the No. 1 payroll provider for small businesses:Based on the overall number of customers for QuickBooks Payroll products as of June 2020.
  
  Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options are subject to change without notice