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Intuit Basic Payroll

  • Instant paychecks & automatic tax calculations
  • Free live support from payroll experts
  • No tax forms included
  • Works with or without QuickBooks
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Overview

Let Intuit be your partner in growing your business.

Basic Payroll saves you time and money. We focus on the details of payroll, so you can focus on running your business.

Pay employees

Enter hours and get instant paychecks. Then print checks yourself or use free direct deposit.

Work with your accountant on tax filings

Basic Payroll does not include tax forms. You can generate reports for your accountant to help with tax filings. If you want tax forms completed for you, choose Enhanced Payroll.

FREE for 30 days!*

After the free trial, your price will be:
$19 mo+$1.50/month per employee

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Basic Payroll Features

We offer two options of Basic Payroll: one that works in QuickBooks, and an online version which doesn't require QuickBooks. Both have the following features:

  • Instant paychecks
  • Free direct deposit
  • Automatic tax calculations
  • No tax forms included—create reports and work with your accountant on tax filings
  • Free live support from payroll experts
  • Does not require, but integrates with QuickBooks
  • Run payroll from your phone (online version only)

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How It Works

Basic Payroll Online (does not require QuickBooks)

Don’t have QuickBooks? See how easy it is to run payroll online in 3 easy steps. You can also run payroll from your mobile phone on-the-go.

Basic Payroll in QuickBooks (requires QuickBooks)

If you use QuickBooks, running payroll in QuickBooks is a snap. Check out our videos to learn how to get started.

Pricing

Basic Payroll gives you the flexibility to pay monthly or pay annually and save!

Annual Billing

$16/month

($228 $190 billed annually)

+$1.50/month per employee

Monthly Billing

$19/month

+$1.50/month per employee

Includes: Free direct deposit Unlimited payroll runs each month

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Customer Stories

See what customers are saying about Basic Payroll online and Basic Payroll in QuickBooks.

"This is an indispensible service, primarily because it eliminates clerical errors and allows the payroll to be done very quickly. Also, it means the year-end reporting work is quick and simple. HUGE TIME-SAVER!!"

St. Mark's United Methodist Church

"Using Basic Payroll is so simple, it practically processes itself. So easy to use."

The Great Outdoors Marine & Sports Shop

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FAQs

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Requirements

Q: What do I need to be able to use Basic Payroll?

A: You'll need Internet access so Basic Payroll Basic can download the latest payroll tax rates for your automatic paycheck calculations.

Also, the federal government requires every person or company paying wages to have an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Employers must include it on all federal forms and returns. You can apply for an EIN and get it immediately at the IRS Web site at http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Apply-for-an-Employer-Identification-Number-%28EIN%29-Online

If you choose to buy Basic Payroll in QuickBooks, you will also need to have QuickBooks Pro or Premier 2011 or newer. If you choose to buy Online Basic Payroll, QuickBooks is not required.

Q: Can I switch to Basic Payroll mid-year?

A: Yes. But, if you've already paid employees this year, you'll need to enter your year-to-date payroll history, so our calculations are correct. Our step-by step guide can help you.

If you're paying employees for the first time this year, there's no payroll history to enter. So, it’s easy to get started.

Paying Employees

Q: Does Basic Payroll handle both hourly and salaried employees?

A: Yes.

Q: What about bonuses, commissions, and overtime?

A: Basic Payroll handles all of these, plus other many other wage types.

Q: How do I pay my employees?

A: Just enter employees' hours, and Basic Payroll will calculate paychecks, subtracting payroll taxes and deductions.

Then print paychecks instantly or use our convenient Direct Deposit.

You can also pay groups of employees on different days. For example, you may pay salaried employees monthly, while paying hourly employees every two weeks.

Direct Deposit

Q: Can I pay employees using direct deposit?

A: You can deposit pay into U.S. bank accounts with Intuit's Direct Deposit. You can also deposit pay to Intuit Pay Cards (ATM/debit cards that don't require bank accounts).

With our flexible Direct Deposit, you can add or remove an employee, or edit their banking information, anytime. You can also choose to pay some employees by direct deposit and others by check.

You must send Direct Deposit transactions to us by 5pm (Pacific Time) two business banking days before the paycheck date. You can deposit paychecks into up to two different accounts per employee.

By using Direct Deposit, you no longer need to print pay stubs, since employees can view their paystubs online.

Q: How much does Direct Deposit cost?

A: Direct Deposit is free with your subscription to Basic Payroll. By using Direct Deposit, you no longer need to print pay stubs, since employees can view their paystubs online.

Payroll Taxes

Q: How does Basic Payroll help me with payroll taxes?

A: Basic Payroll tracks federal and state payroll taxes for paycheck calculations only. However, Basic Payroll does not include any tax forms (choose Enhanced Payroll for this feature). With Basic Payroll, you can generate reports and work with your accountant on taxes.

Benefits and Deductions

Q: Which benefits and deductions does Basic Payroll handle?

A: Basic Payroll tracks vacation time, sick time, paid time off, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) and other retirement plans, cash advances, and more. You can choose different deductions for different employees.

Security

Q: How is my data protected?

A: On paydays, all online transactions are protected using the same kind of encryption used by leading banks.

Working with Your Accountant

Q: How do I share data with my accountant?

A: You can e-mail reports and your company files to your accountant.

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Important disclaimers, disclosures and notes
1  Offer is valid for new QuickBooks Payroll subscribers only. Your subscription will automatically renew each billing-period at the then-current price using the billing info we have on file at the time of your renewal, unless you cancel. Call us anytime at (800) 624-2106 to cancel. Subscription, Internet access, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and currently supported version of QuickBooks required, sold separately. Click here for additional terms, conditions and limitations. Terms, conditions, features, availability, pricing, fees, service and support options subject to change without notice.
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