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QuickBooks Online Payroll Premium

Keep growing with automated payroll, time tracking, same-day direct deposit, setup review, and HR.

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Discover what you can do with our most popular solution

Set up and run your first payroll in as little as an hour††

Set up and run your first payroll in as little as an hour†

Track time on the go

Manage your team with mobile time tracking that’s part of your payroll subscription.1 Workers can clock in or out anywhere, on any device, so you can review and approve payroll when you’re ready.

Pay employees faster

Keep cash longer and pay your team quickly with same-day direct deposit.2 Simply submit payroll right up until the morning of payday (no advance planning required).

Access HR tools

Customize onboarding checklists, offer letters, and employee handbooks. We partnered with Mammoth to provide HR guides and articles at your fingertips.3

Know setup is done right

Our experts will review your payroll setup so you know everything is correct.3

Payroll + QuickBooks. Better together.

Save time and energy: Your payroll and accounting data updates in real time.

Stay accountant ready: Easily share real-time payroll and accounting data with your accountant, anytime.

Keep cash longer: Submit payroll when you’re ready with same-day direct deposit.2

Choose a payroll plan that’s right for you

Save an average of $600 per year with QuickBooks Payroll†

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Payroll features

  • Full-service payroll
    Includes automated tax and forms
  • Auto Payroll
  • Health benefits for your team
  • Expert product support
  • Same-day direct deposit
  • Expert setup review
  • HR support center
  • Track time and projects on the go
  • Workers’ comp administration
MOST POPULAR
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Simple Start
25 60105 60
12 30 53 53
/mo
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(excludes discount)

Payroll features

  • Full-service payroll
    Includes automated tax and forms
  • Auto Payroll
  • Health benefits for your team
  • Expert product support
  • Same-day direct deposit
  • Expert setup review
  • HR support center
  • Track time and projects on the go
  • Workers’ comp administration

QuickBooks Simple Start features

  • Track income and expenses
  • Capture and organize receipts
  • Maximize tax deductions
  • Invoice and accept payments
  • Run basic reports
  • Send estimates
MOST POPULAR
MOST POPULAR
Simple Start
25 60105 60
12 30 53 53
/mo
Buy now Buy now Buy now Buy now
Try it free Try it free Try it free Try it free
(excludes discount)

Payroll features

  • Full-service payroll
    Includes automated tax and forms
  • Auto Payroll
  • Health benefits for your team
  • Expert product support
  • Same-day direct deposit
  • Expert setup review
  • HR support center
  • Track time and projects on the go
  • Workers’ comp administration

QuickBooks Plus features

  • Track income and expenses
  • Capture and organize receipts
  • Maximize tax deductions
  • Invoice and accept payments
  • Run advanced reports
  • Send estimates
  • Manage bills
  • Track inventory
  • Manage 1099 contractors

Learn more information about these Premium features.

All of our plans include these features:

Fast unlimited payroll runs  ⓘ QuickBooks Online Payroll lets you view and approve employee hours and run payroll in less than 5 minutes.† 
Calculate paychecks and taxes ⓘ Get automatic tax calculations on every paycheck. We’ll monitor and update federal and state taxes so you don’t have to. 
Automated tax and forms ⓘ Federal and state payroll taxes (including year-end filings) are calculated, filed, and paid, automatically.4 
Workforce portal  ⓘ Employees can access pay stubs and W-2s, and safely view PTO balances and withholding allowances online. 
Available in all 50 states 
Manage garnishments and deductions ⓘ Set up and calculate garnishments and deductions from each paycheck.5 
Payroll reports ⓘ Create and download reports for payroll history, bank transactions, contractor payments, paid time off, tax payments, and more. 

Important offers, pricing details, & disclaimers

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Important offers, pricing details, & disclaimers

Offer terms

30-day free trial: *First thirty (30) days of subscription to QuickBooks Online Payroll Core, Premium, or Elite (“Payroll”), starting from the date of enrollment is free. To continue using Payroll after your 30-day trial, you’ll be asked to present a valid credit card for authorization, and you’ll be charged on a monthly basis at the then-current fee for the service(s) you’ve selected until you cancel. Each employee is an additional $4/month for Core, $8/month for Premium, and $10/month for Elite. Contractor payments via direct deposit are $4/month for Core, $8/month for Premium, and $10/month for Elite, per contractor payment. Service optimized for up to 50 employees or contractors. The service includes 1 state filing. If you file taxes in more than one state, each additional state is $12/month for only Core and Premium. There is no additional charge for additional state tax filings in Elite. The discounts do not apply to additional employees and state tax filing fees. If you add or remove services, your service fees will be adjusted accordingly. Sales tax may be applied where applicable. To be eligible for this offer you must be a new Payroll customer and sign up for the monthly plan using the ‘ ‘Free 30-Day Trial ” option. This offer can’t be combined with any other QuickBooks offers. Offer available for a limited time only. To cancel your subscription at any time call 866-272-8734 or go to Account & Settings in QuickBooks and select “Cancel.” Your cancellation will become effective at the end of the monthly billing period. You will not receive a pro-rated refund; your access and subscription benefits will continue for the remainder of the billing period. Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options subject to change without notice.

70% off for 3 months: 70% off the [$45/$75/$125 monthly] price for QuickBooks Online Payroll [Core, Premium, or Elite] (“Payroll”) is for the first 3 months of service, starting from the date of enrollment, followed by the then-current [monthly/annual] list price. Your account will automatically be charged on a [monthly/annual] basis until you cancel. Each employee is an additional $[4/8/10]/month. Contractor payments are $4.00 a month, per contractor payment. Service optimized for up to 50 employees or contractors, and capped at 150. The service includes 1 state tax filing. If you file taxes in more than one state, each additional state is $12/month. The discounts do not apply to additional employees and state tax filing fees. If you add or remove services, your service fees will be adjusted accordingly. Sales tax may be applied where applicable. To be eligible for this offer you must be a new Payroll customer and sign up for the monthly plan using the “Buy Now” option. This offer can’t be combined with any other QuickBooks offers. Offer available for a limited time only. To cancel your subscription at any time go to Account & Settings in QuickBooks and select “Cancel.” Your cancellation will become effective at the end of the monthly billing period. You will not receive a pro-rated refund; your access and subscription benefits will continue for the remainder of the billing period. Offer cannot be combined with any other Intuit offer. Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options subject to change without notice.

 

Features

1. 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 iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets. Devices sold separately; data plan required. Not all features are available on the mobile apps 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.

2. Same-day direct deposit: Available to QuickBooks Online Payroll Premium and Elite users. Payroll processed before 7AM PST 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 Deposit available only for employees.

3. HR services: Provided by experts at Mammoth, Inc. See Mammoth’s privacy policy and Terms of Use. HR Support Center 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.

4. Automated tax payments and filings: Automated tax payments and filing available only for state and federal taxes. Enrollment in e-services is required. Local taxes require the user to print the forms and upload it to the necessary local sites. QuickBooks Online Payroll Core does not offer local tax payments and filings. Automatic filings for state new hire paperwork available in QuickBooks Online Payroll Premium and Elite only.

5. Garnishments and deductions: Available for employees only. User is responsible for setting the garnishment amount and making the garnishment payment to the appropriate entity.

Other features

Expert Review: Available upon request for QuickBooks Online Payroll Premium and Elite.

QuickBooks Workforce available to employees. Requires an Intuit Account and acceptance of the Intuit Terms of Service and Privacy Statement.

Auto Payroll: Available if setup for employees and the company are complete, all employees are salaried employees, all employees are set up on direct deposit, bank verification, e-services is enabled, the account has not been on hold in the last 6 months, and and first payroll has been run successfully.

Health benefits: Powered by SimplyInsured and 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 dependently 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 automatically added 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 applies 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.

Claims

†Setup and run your first payroll in as little as an hour: Based on an internal 2018 analysis of QuickBooks Payroll customers with 1 or 2 employees.

††Customers save an average of $600 annually by paying their employees with QuickBooks Payroll: Based on an Intuit survey of 505 QuickBooks Payroll customers conducted in December 2018 that responded with >$0 in savings in the past year.

†Run payroll in less than 5 minutes with QuickBooks payroll: Median time for QuickBooks payroll customers to view and approve payroll is less than 5 minutes. Based on an Intuit survey of 505 QuickBooks Payroll customers in December 2018 who stated average time savings compared with their prior solution.

Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options subject to change without notice.