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QuickBooks Simple Start
Take care of payday
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Full-service payroll
Includes automated taxes and forms - Auto Payroll
- 1099 E-File & Pay
- Expert product support
- Next-day direct deposit
Take care of your team
- 401(k) plans
- Health benefits for your team
- Workers’ comp administration
Take care of your books
- Track income & expenses
- Capture & organize receipts
- Maximize tax deductions
- Invoice & accept payments
- Track miles
- Run general reports
- Send estimates
- Track sales & sales tax
- Manage 1099 contractors
- Connect 1 sales channel NEW
- Free guided setup NEW
QuickBooks Essentials
Take care of payday
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Full-service payroll
Includes automated taxes and forms - Auto Payroll
- 1099 E-File & Pay
- Expert product support
- Next-day direct deposit
Take care of your team
- 401(k) plans
- Health benefits for your team
- Workers’ comp administration
Take care of your books
- Track income & expenses
- Capture & organize receipts
- Maximize tax deductions
- Invoice & accept payments
- Track miles
- Run enhanced reports
- Send estimates
- Track sales & sales tax
- Manage 1099 contractors
- Connect 3 sales channels NEW
- Free guided setup NEW
- Manage bills
- Enter time
- Includes 3 users
QuickBooks Plus
Take care of payday
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Full-service payroll
Includes automated taxes and forms - Auto Payroll
- 1099 E-File & Pay
- Expert product support
- Same-day direct deposit
- 24/7 expert product support
- Expert review
- Track time on the go
Take care of your team
- 401(k) plans
- Health benefits for your team
- HR support center
- Workers’ comp administration
Take care of your books
- Track income & expenses
- Capture & organize receipts
- Maximize tax deductions
- Invoice & accept payments
- Track miles
- Run comprehensive reports
- Send estimates
- Track sales & sales tax
- Manage 1099 contractors
- Connect all sales channels NEW
- Free guided setup NEW
- Manage bills
- Enter time
- Includes 5 users
- Track project profitability
- Track inventory

These plans include:
Fast unlimited payroll runs ⓘ QuickBooks Online Payroll lets you view and approve employee hours and run payroll in less than 5 minutes.1 | |
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. | |
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. | |
Payroll reports ⓘ Create and download reports for payroll history, bank transactions, contractor payments, paid time off, tax payments, and more. |
Already use QuickBooks? Just add Payroll.
Have QuickBooks Online?
Activate payroll right inside QuickBooks Online. Simply sign in and add Payroll or call 877-202-0537. Check out our 30-day free trial.*
Have QuickBooks Desktop?
Activate payroll by calling 800-466-1412 or learn more about Desktop Payroll options. Check out our 30-day free trial.*
*30-day free trial is only available on QuickBooks Desktop Enhanced Payroll (excludes Assisted Payroll).
Big business benefits on a small business budget
Explore all the employee services you can get with QuickBooks Payroll.
HR support
Access helpful resources or talk to an HR advisor. Stay compliant with help from Mineral, Inc.**
Health benefits
Offer affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance by our partner SimplyInsured.**
401(k) plans
Access affordable retirement plans by Guideline that sync with QuickBooks Payroll.**
Workers’ comp
Save money and get coverage for on-the-job injuries with a policy by AP Intego.**
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely. We'll set up your payroll for you with QuickBooks Payroll Elite. With QuickBooks Payroll Premium, we’ll review your setup to make sure everything is correct.
To find out, take our simple 5-minute quiz. If your employee is an independent contractor, we’ll help you create a Form 1099 to print or e-file.
We'll transfer your data for you with QuickBooks Payroll Elite. With QuickBooks Payroll Premium, you'll transfer your own data but we'll review to make sure everything is correct.
If you use QuickBooks Desktop, explore QuickBooks Desktop Payroll options.
Guarantees
Accuracy Guaranteed: Available with QuickBooks Online Payroll Core, Premium, and Elite. We assume responsibility for federal and state payroll filings and payments directly from your account(s) based on the data you supply. As long as the information you provide us is correct and on time, and you have sufficient funds in your account, we’ll file your tax forms and payments accurately and on time or we’ll pay the resulting payroll tax penalties. Guarantee terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice.
Tax penalty protection: Only QuickBooks Online Payroll Elite users are eligible to receive the 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.
*Limited time offer terms
QuickBooks products: Offer available for QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Online Payroll Core, Premium, or Elite (collectively, the “QuickBooks Products”). The offer includes either a free trial for 30 days (“Free Trial for 30 Days”) or a discount for 3 months of service (“Discount”) (collectively, the “QuickBooks Offer”). QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping is not included in the QuickBooks Offer.
QuickBooks Online Free 30-day Trial Offer Terms: First thirty (30) days of subscription to the QuickBooks Products, starting from the date of enrollment is free. At the end of the free trial, you’ll automatically be charged and you’ll be charged on a monthly basis thereafter at the then-current price for the service(s) you’ve selected until you cancel. 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 QBO 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 go to Account & Settings in QBO 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.
Discount offer: Discount applied to the monthly price for the QuickBooks Products is for the first 3 months of service, starting from the date of enrollment, followed by the then-current monthly list price. To be eligible for this offer you must be a new QuickBooks customer and sign up for the monthly plan using the “Buy Now” option.
*Offer terms
Offer terms: Your account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis until you cancel. If you add or remove services, your service fees will be adjusted accordingly. Sales tax may be applied where applicable. This offer can’t be combined with any other QuickBooks offers. Offer only available for a limited time and to new QuickBooks customers.
Cancellation: To cancel your QuickBooks Products 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.
QuickBooks Online Payroll terms: Each employee is an additional $5/month for Core, $8/month for Premium, and $10/month for Elite. Contractor payments via direct deposit are $5/month for Core, $8/month for Premium, and $10/month for Elite. Service optimized for up to 50 employees or contractors and capped at 150. 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.
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.
QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping Guided Setup: The QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping Guided Setup is a one-time virtual session with a QuickBooks expert. It’s available to new QuickBooks Online monthly subscribers who are within the first 30 days of their subscription. The QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping Guided Setup service includes: providing the customer with instructions on how to set up chart of accounts; customized invoices and setup reminders; connecting bank accounts and credit cards. The QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping Guided Setup is not available for QuickBooks trial and QuickBooks Self Employed offerings, and does not include desktop migration, Payroll setup or services. Your expert will only guide the process of setting up a QuickBooks Online account. Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options subject to change without notice.
**Features
Automated tax payments and filings: Automated tax payments and filing available for state and federal taxes. Enrollment in e-services is required for tax payments and filings only. Automated tax payments and filings for local taxes available in QuickBooks Online Payroll Premium and Elite only.
Health benefits: Powered by SimplyInsured and requires acceptance of SimplyInsured’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Additional fees will apply. SimplyInsured does not offer insurance in HI, VT, and DC. Insurance coverage eligibility is not guaranteed, and depends solely on the rules of the insurance carrier. The insurance carrier has sole and final discretion as to the eligibility for health insurance products.
Guideline 401(k): 401(k) offerings are provided and administered by Guideline, an independent third party and not provided by Intuit. Intuit is not a 401(k) plan administrator, fiduciary or other provider. Requires acceptance of Guideline's Client Relationship Summary and Privacy Policy. Additional 401(k) plan fees will apply. Employees may manage their contributions directly with Guideline. Admin and payroll access required to sign up for a 401(k) plan with Guideline.
Automated 1099 e-file & delivery: Prepare your 1099s in QuickBooks at no extra charge. If you choose the 1099 E-File Service, Intuit will e-file your Federal 1099 information with the IRS, and then print and mail a copy directly to your contractors; fees apply. As part of the paid 1099 E-File Service, we also give your contractors online access to their 1099s. State filing not included. You should check with your state agency on any state filing requirements.
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 6 AM to 3 PM PT. Your subscription must be current. Get more information on how to contact support. Intuit reserves the right to limit the length of the call. Terms, conditions, features, pricing, service and support are subject to change without notice.
Next-day direct deposit: Available to only QuickBooks Online Payroll Core users. Payroll processed before 5 PM PT the day before shall arrive the next business day (excluding weekends and holidays). Requires setup of direct deposit and bank verification. Next-Day direct deposit may be subject to eligibility criteria. Deposit delays may occur because of third party delays, risk reviews, or issues beyond Intuit’s control. Next-Day Deposit available for contractors and employees. Direct deposit for contractors is $5 per month. Each employee is $5 per month with no additional fees for direct deposit.
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 available only for employees.
Workers’ comp administration: Benefits are powered by AP Intego and require acceptance of AP Intego’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. 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.
HR services: HR support is provided by experts at Mineral, Inc. Requires acceptance of Mineral’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. HR support center is available only to QuickBooks Online Premium and Elite subscriptions. HR advisor support is only available in QuickBooks Online Payroll Elite. HR support is not available to accountants who are calling on behalf of their clients.
Expert review: Available upon request for QuickBooks Online Payroll Premium and Elite.
QuickBooks Time Mobile: The QuickBooks Time 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. QuickBooks Time 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.
Expert setup: Available to QuickBooks Online Payroll Elite users only.
24/7 expert product support: 24/7 customer support is included with your paid subscription to QuickBooks Online Payroll Premium and Elite. Chat support available 24/7. U.S. based phone support is available Monday through Friday 6 AM to 6 PM PT and Saturday 6 AM to 3 PM PT. Non-US based phone support is available Monday through Friday 6 PM to 6 AM PT, on Saturday 3 PM to 6 AM PT and on Sundays. 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.
Garnishments and deductions: Available for employees only. User is responsible for setting the garnishment amount and making the garnishment payment to the appropriate entity.
QuickBooks Workforce: Available to employees. Requires an Intuit Account and acceptance of the Intuit Terms of Service and Privacy Statement.
#Claims
1 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.
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