1. Set Payroll on AutoPilot
Never worry about missing a deadline. With Payroll on AutoPilot™ activated, our system will automatically process your company’s payroll and let you know you’re good to go. Your employees will be paid on time, every time.
2. Taxes paid and filed automatically
Never worry about calculating, filing, or paying your taxes. We take care of everything so you can spend time on what’s important to you and your employees. This includes all your state and federal taxes such as W‑2 forms and more.
3. Easily add new employees
Growing your team is a snap. Employees can fill in their own personal details, saving you from manual data entry. Plus, we automatically report your new hires to the government.
4. Make payday a celebration
Your employees have never been paid like this before. They’ll receive beautiful, personalized emails that help them feel truly appreciated for their hard work. Employees can also make donations to their favorite charities right from their paycheck.
5. Incredible customer support
Our friendly team of personal payroll experts is always one email or phone call away. We always answer your questions quickly, whether they’re about payroll compliance, taxes, employment or anything else. In short, we have your back!
Employee features
AUTOMATIC NEW HIRE REPORTING
We’ll automatically report new hires to the government. Less paperwork means more time to make them feel welcome.
EMPLOYEE SELF-ONBOARDING
No more hunting for information. Employees can fill out their own personal details, saving you from manual data entry.
EMPLOYEE ACCOUNTS
Once setup, each employee will get an account to access paystubs, manage charitable donations and more. They can easily access their paystubs from any device, anywhere, anytime.
Automated Tasks
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No more paper forms. Gusto creates and electronically files your State & Federal payroll tax documents, including all end-of-year forms such as the W-2. Access your forms online at any time.
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Gusto automatically calculates your state and federal payroll taxes. We then electronically pay them to the government on your behalf.
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Never worry about missing a deadline. With AutoPilot activated, our system will automatically process your company’s payroll and let you know you’re good to go. Your employees will be paid on time, every time.
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Have the flexibility to work with contractors. There is no extra cost to generate 1099 forms at the end of the year. We will automatically generate and send them electronically to your contractors, plus file them with your tax documents.
Advanced features
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Run payroll as many times as you need — at your convenience, for any reason, and at no extra cost. Whether it’s for bonuses, reimbursements or anything else, there’s no need to wait until the next pay period.
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Made a mistake? No worries – quickly cancel a payroll with a single click and re-run it when you’re ready, for no extra charge.
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You should be able to give bonuses on the spot without having to make tax calculations. Simply enter the net amount your employees should receive and we’ll figure out the gross amount you need to pay before taxes.
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Choose how often employees get to celebrate payday: weekly, bi-weekly, twice a month, or monthly.
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Get a better understanding of your payroll. Review detailed cost reports, payroll journals, and bank transaction statements. Contact us for more details…
Additional features
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Whether you already use accounting, time-tracking, or human resources software, or you’re looking to expand your set of back-office tools, Gusto works with the products you know and love.
Integrations include Xero, Freshbooks, Quickbooks Online, TSheets, SimplyInsured, Baypoint Benefits, Receipt Bank, Xenefits, BambooHR, Kin HR,
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We’ve built an ironclad system to keep your data safe. From 256-bit SSL encryption to two-step authentication, we keep you secure every step of the way.
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Our live customer support team here in San Francisco will answer all your questions quickly over email or phone. You put your employees first and we put our customers first.
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Access your account at any time from any web-enabled device, including computers, tablets and smartphones. Run payroll and manage your account on the go!
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Pay your employees and contractors via Direct Deposit or check.
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Setting up payroll has never been easier. With our easy, self-guided setup process, you’ll be running payroll in no time.
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Paper forms are a thing of the past. Electronically sign all necessary forms for payroll online.
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Track and report individual employee PTO plans.
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Administer medical insurance, HSA, FSA, IRA, 401(k) and other pre-tax benefits through our integrated benefit partners.
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Work with your accountant, bookkeeper, or other team members on your payroll.
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Pay your employee reimbursements at the same time you run payroll. Reimbursements can be included in their direct deposit.
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We help you set up a workers’ compensation insurance plan that works best for you.
