QuickBooks Workforce works for small to midsize businesses—from accountants and financial experts to hospitality companies, construction companies, truckers, and more.
From day one, HR is done
QuickBooks Workforce Premium and Elite streamlines HR with hiring, onboarding, expert HR advice, and team data in one place so you can lead with confidence.

We help 1.5 million businesses do payroll and file taxes.1
A majority of customers depend on QuickBooks Workforce for more than just running payroll.2
A majority of customers also say switching to QuickBooks Workforce was easy. 3
"QBO is already where we run our financials, our P&L, our taxes. Now payroll, onboarding, and Workforce are all part of the same system. No external vendors, no data imports, no silos — everything is right there, automatically integrated."
Kobad, Franchise Owner, Mathnasium
"Everything flows directly into payroll — no more approving, syncing, or jumping between systems."
Wendy, Admin, Wholesale Recycling Company
“Automation means we're spending less on fuel and less of our time and energy. I could take Fridays off if I wanted to — I don't, but I could — because I'm no longer driving to every job site to collect paperwork.”
Delaina, Office Manager
Your HR team is built-in
Hire fast. Onboard easy.
See the true cost of your team
HR that scales with you
HR tools built for every stage
Find the right people, fast
Create job listings and attract top talent with AI-powered job descriptions and built-in applicant tracking.**
Vet candidates with confidence
Run fast, secure background checks powered by Checkr, built right into your onboarding flow.**
Automated I-9
Automate compliance and streamline employment verification, so new hires are cleared to work from day one.**
Documents, signed and stored
Create, send, and store employee documents with e-signatures and ready-made templates, so nothing has to live in an inbox or shared drive.**
No double entry, just more time
Enter employee info once and it flows everywhere, keeping your people, payroll, and HR records in sync.
Skip the busywork
Set up approval chains for promotions, offboarding, and more, then let them run themselves.**
Empower your managers
Let managers approve requests, complete tasks, and access their direct reports’ profiles, without opening up everything.**
Time off, without the back-and-forth
Set policies once, approve requests with one click, and let balances sync automatically with schedules and payroll.**
HR DOCUMENTS
Never chase down paperwork again
Know exactly what's signed, what's pending, and what's on file for every employee, so you're always audit-ready without digging through inboxes or old files.

Bundle payroll, HR, and bookkeeping
Boost efficiency with tools that work together to manage your team and business.
Buy now & save 50% for 3 months*
+ Simple Start
Tracks down hours, scans for anomalies and gets payroll ready
Tracks down hours, scans for anomalies and gets payroll ready
- Full service payrollWe'll calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you. Set up and calculate garnishments and deductions from each paycheck.** Create and download reports for payroll history, bank transactions, contractor payments, paid time off, tax payments, and more.See more
- Auto payrollRun auto payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit.** Review and approve payroll before paychecks are sent and easily make compensation changesSee more
- 1099 E-FileCreate and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC form with the IRS** We’ll automatically send copies to your contractors.See more
- Expert product supportPayroll support experts available via phone and chat.** Get step-by-step help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources.See more
- Next-day direct depositOur second fastest money movement option, run payroll by 5:00 PM to pay your employees the next business day**See more
- Document upload and sharingSecurely upload and store employee documents within individual employee profiles.See more
- Employee data
managementNEWManage employee information, including profiles, team directories, and add, view, and bulk update employee data. - Employee portalYour team can access their pay stubs and W-2s and enter their personal, direct deposit, and tax info online or in app.See more
- Background checks via CheckrNEWFast, smooth, and safe background checks starting at $29.99 per report. Integrated into applicant recruiting**
- Health benefits for your teamAttract & retain employees with integrated health insurance by Allstate.**See more
- 401(k) plansAttract & retain employees with integrated QuickBooks 401(k) by Vestwell.**See more
- Workers’ comp administrationSave money and get coverage for on-the-job injuries with a policy by NEXT.**See more
- Create schedules by jobs or shifts and share with your team.See more
- Track income & expensesSecurely import transactions and organize your finances automatically.See more
- Capture & organize receiptsSnap photos of your receipts and categorize them on the go.**See more
- Maximize tax deductionsShare your books with your accountant or export important documents.See more
- Track milesAutomatically track miles, categorize trips, and get sharable reports.**See more
- Run general reportsRun and export reports including profit & loss, expenses, and balance sheets.*See more
- Send estimatesCustomize estimates, accept mobile signatures, see estimate status, and convert estimates into invoices.**See more
- Track sales & sales taxAccept credit cards anywhere, connect to e-commerce tools, and calculate taxes automatically.**See more
- Manage 1099 contractorsAssign vendor payments to 1099 categories, see payment history, prepare and file 1099s from QuickBooks.**See more
- Connect 1 sales channelConnect 1 online sales channel and automatically sync with QuickBooks.See more
Expert-guided setup and onboardingBETA
Expert-guided setup and onboardingBETAAI Chat for instant insights
Limited capacityBETACategorizes expenses
Maximizes tax deductions
NEW
+ Essentials
Tracks down hours, scans for anomalies and gets payroll ready
Tracks down hours, scans for anomalies and gets payroll ready
- Full service payrollWe'll calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you. Set up and calculate garnishments and deductions from each paycheck.** Create and download reports for payroll history, bank transactions, contractor payments, paid time off, tax payments, and more.See more
- Auto payrollRun auto payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit.** Review and approve payroll before paychecks are sent and easily make compensation changesSee more
- 1099 E-FileCreate and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC form with the IRS** We’ll automatically send copies to your contractors.See more
- Expert product supportPayroll support experts available via phone and chat.** Get step-by-step help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources.See more
- Next-day direct depositOur second fastest money movement option, run payroll by 5:00 PM to pay your employees the next business day**See more
- Document upload and sharingSecurely upload and store employee documents within individual employee profiles.See more
- Employee data
managementNEWManage employee information, including profiles, team directories, and add, view, and bulk update employee data. - Employee portalYour team can access their pay stubs and W-2s and enter their personal, direct deposit, and tax info online or in app.See more
- Background checks via CheckrNEWFast, smooth, and safe background checks starting at $29.99 per report. Integrated into applicant recruiting**
- Health benefits for your teamAttract & retain employees with integrated health insurance by Allstate.**See more
- 401(k) plansAttract & retain employees with integrated QuickBooks 401(k) by Vestwell.**See more
- Workers’ comp administrationSave money and get coverage for on-the-job injuries with a policy by NEXT.**See more
- Create schedules by jobs or shifts and share with your team.See more
- Track income & expensesSecurely import transactions and organize your finances automatically.See more
- Capture & organize receiptsSnap photos of your receipts and categorize them on the go.**See more
- Maximize tax deductionsShare your books with your accountant or export important documents.See more
- Track milesAutomatically track miles, categorize trips, and get sharable reports.**See more
- Run enhanced reportsKnow how your business is doing with sales, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reports.*See more
- Send estimatesCustomize estimates, accept mobile signatures, see estimate status, and convert estimates into invoices.**See more
- Track sales & sales taxAccept credit cards anywhere, connect to e-commerce tools, and calculate taxes automatically.**See more
- Manage 1099 contractorsAssign vendor payments to 1099 categories, see payment history, prepare and file 1099s from QuickBooks.**See more
- Connect 3 sales channelsConnect up to 3 online sales channels and automatically sync with QuickBooks.See more
- Manage billsOrganize bills in one place, schedule payments, pay online for free, and choose how vendors get paid.**See more
- Enter timeEnter employee time by client/project and automatically add it to invoices.See more
- Includes 3 usersInvite your accountant to access your books, control user-access levels, and share reports without sharing a log-in.**See more
Cleans up your books with Accounting AI
Cleans up your books with Accounting AI
Gets you paid faster with Payments AI
Integrate third-party app data into dashboards
Track performance in real time with interactive dashboards that consolidate key metrics into one visual view, complete with customizable charts and AI-powered summaries.Enhance reports by creating custom formulas
+ Plus
Tracks down hours, scans for anomalies and gets payroll ready with Payroll AI
Tracks down hours, scans for anomalies and gets payroll ready with Payroll AI
Reviews your payroll setup
- Full service payrollWe'll calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you. Set up and calculate garnishments and deductions from each paycheck.** Create and download reports for payroll history, bank transactions, contractor payments, paid time off, tax payments, and more.See more
- Auto payrollRun auto payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit.** Review and approve payroll before paychecks are sent and easily make compensation changesSee more
- 1099 E-FileCreate and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC form with the IRS** We’ll automatically send copies to your contractors.See more
- Expert product supportPayroll support experts available via phone and chat.** Get step-by-step help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources.See more
- Same-day direct depositOur fastest money movement option, run payroll by 7:00 am to pay your employees that same business day**See more
- Expert review of setupAfter you set up your payroll, a QuickBooks expert will review your work to make sure everything is correct.See more
- Document upload and sharingSecurely upload and store employee documents within individual employee profiles.See more
- Advanced employee data managementNEWManage employee information, including profiles, team directories, and add, view, and bulk update employee data. Also includes employee history and effective dating so you can choose when changes take effect and see all past changes.
- Employee portalYour team can access their pay stubs and W-2s and enter their personal, direct deposit, and tax info online or in app.See more
- Background checks via CheckrNEWFast, smooth, and safe background checks starting at $29.99 per report. Integrated into applicant recruiting**
- Company documents centerNEWStreamline your HR paperwork by using AI-powered templates and e-signatures to create, send, and store everything from company handbooks to personalized employee documents.
- Hiring & onboardingNEWStreamlines the new hire process, from sending offer letters to completing digital paperwork. Automated I-9 process from collection to storage to help you stay compliant.
- Time off managementNEWCustomize your time off policies, monitor balances effortlessly, and approve requests with one click. Plus, time off automatically syncs with your schedules, timesheets, and embedded payroll so you can eliminate manual data entry.
- Automated HR workflows (5)NEWAutomates multi-step HR processes and workflows, like promotions or offboarding, with custom approval chains. Limited to five custom configurations at any one time
- RecruitingNEWManages the hiring process from job posting to offer letter with built-in applicant tracking.
- Manager roleNEWEmpower managers to take action for their direct reports in Workforce, including approving requests, completing tasks, and accessing employee profiles.
- HR resource center & handbook creatorNEWMineral, Inc. offers customized job descriptions, handbook creator, compliance alerts, and best practices on hiring, performance, and termination.**
- Automated I-9Automate compliance and streamline employment verification.See more
- Health benefits for your teamAttract & retain employees with integrated health insurance by Allstate.**See more
- 401(k) plansAttract & retain employees with integrated QuickBooks 401(k) by Vestwell.**See more
- Workers’ comp administrationSave money and get coverage for on-the-job injuries with a policy by NEXT.**See more
- Benefits administrationNEWSimplifies benefits enrollment, management, and administration for employees and HR teams. Limited availability, additional fees apply**
- Workforce appAllow employees to track their time from their mobile device or using a kiosk on premise at the office or shopSee more
- Create schedulesCreate schedules by jobs or shifts and share with your team.See more
- Customize reportsUnderstand your data so you can predict job costs, plan for payroll, and see a clear picture to profitability.See more
- See who's workingKnow who's working, what they're working on, and what job they're doing.See more
- Track income & expensesSecurely import transactions and organize your finances automatically.See more
- Capture & organize receiptsSnap photos of your receipts and categorize them on the go.**See more
- Maximize tax deductionsShare your books with your accountant or export important documents.See more
- Track milesAutomatically track miles, categorize trips, and get sharable reports.**See more
- Run enhanced reportsKnow how your business is doing with sales, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reports.*See more
- Send estimatesCustomize estimates, accept mobile signatures, see estimate status, and convert estimates into invoices.**See more
- Track sales & sales taxAccept credit cards anywhere, connect to e-commerce tools, and calculate taxes automatically.**See more
- Manage 1099 contractorsAssign vendor payments to 1099 categories, see payment history, prepare and file 1099s from QuickBooks.**See more
- Connect all sales channelsConnect any available online sales channels and automatically sync with QuickBooks.See more
- Manage billsOrganize bills in one place, schedule payments, pay online for free, and choose how vendors get paid.**See more
- Enter timeEnter employee time by client/project and automatically add it to invoices.See more
- Includes 5 usersInvite your accountant to access your books, control user-access levels, and share reports without sharing a log-in.**See more
- Track project profitabilityTrack all your projects in one place, track labor costs, payroll and expenses.See more
- Track inventoryTrack products, cost of goods, see what’s popular, create purchase orders, and manage vendors.See more
Reconciles your books
Reconciles your books
Surfaces profit & loss insights
Finds and fixes anomalies
Automates sales tax compliance with Sales Tax AI
NEWSources leads, helps follow-up with Customer AI
Just need payroll?
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Frequently asked questions
You can customize, run, print, or export a payroll report and share valuable insights with your accountant. Payroll reports cover the following: multiple worksites, payroll deductions and contributions, payroll tax liability, payroll tax and wage summary, time activities, vacation and sick leave, and workers’ comp.
Yes. With QuickBooks Workforce HR management software, you can consult with certified HR advisors by phone or online, powered by Mineral.** Receive professional guidance on critical HR issues, plus helpful custom handbooks and policies created just for you.
Yes. We will help you transfer any existing payroll information to QuickBooks.
Payroll AI proactively collects time and attendance data from your employees based on your desired collection plan, spots inconsistencies, and drafts a ready to run payroll for your review, saving you time chasing time sheets and employee hours and run payroll more efficiently. The tax companion offers side-by-side tax assistance and walks you through complex details, so you feel confident payroll tax is done right.
Payroll AI also helps run payroll from wherever the team is, texting your admin to share updates, provide insights, and even run payroll when you say so. Employees can share their time and attendance info with Payroll AI by SMS or through the QuickBooks Workforce app. Explore Intuit AI.
Run HR with confidence
HR and team management tools come with all QuickBooks Workforce plans.
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