A: Intuit Online Payroll makes it easy to manage your payroll online.† There's no software to install, and you don't need QuickBooks.
Run payroll in just a few clicks. Each payday, enter employees' hours, and Intuit Online Payroll automatically calculates paychecks. Easily print paychecks yourself or use free and convenient Direct Deposit.1 Since Intuit Online Payroll is on the web, you'll have access to the latest federal and state payroll tax rates and forms. Intuit Payroll's team of compliance professionals works with tax authorities to help keep your payroll tax rates accurate and up-to-date.
With Intuit Online Payroll, it's easy to pay payroll taxes and file tax forms. Intuit Online Payroll instantly calculates your federal and state payroll taxes for you and reminds you when and how much you have to pay. You can write a check or conveniently pay your federal and select state taxes electronically with E-Pay for no extra charge.2 Also, Intuit Online Payroll automatically fills in the latest federal and many state tax forms for you-just print, sign and mail them.3 Plus, receive helpful email reminders so your taxes and forms are always on time.
If you need help, you'll have free callback support from payroll specialists, so you won't need to waste time on hold. Submit your question online and a support specialist will call you back usually within 30 minutes. Callback support is available weekdays from 6AM to 6PM Pacific Time.4
A: No. Intuit Online Payroll does not require QuickBooks. It is a payroll-only solution that works online. If you are interested in a payroll solution that works within QuickBooks financial software, please click here.
A: Running payroll online offers you great flexibility, convenience and control. First, you can run payroll, access your payroll information and handle taxes online anytime you want, day or night.
Second, all your data is backed up. We have a comprehensive program designed to preserve customer data even in the case of a natural disaster. We replicate your data every night, and data backups are stored offsite, in a remote data center.
Third, there is no software to install or download. Since Intuit Online Payroll is online, you'll have access to the latest tax rates and forms—you won't need to wait for updates.
Fourth, you can easily share data or work with others. Your subscription entitles you to provide access for up to three users and an accountant. This means you can effortlessly share information with your business partner or your accountant. You can set up different types of access privileges based on what you want each person to see, and you can track what each person does when they enter the application.
A: Yes, you can start using Intuit Online Payroll anytime.
If you start using Intuit Online Payroll midyear and have already paid employees, you will need to enter your prior payroll data when you start using Intuit Online Payroll so that your calculations are correct throughout the rest of the year. A step-by step guide takes you through the process of entering your prior payroll data. If you are just starting to pay employees, you don't have to worry about any prior payroll data.
A: If you need help, Intuit Online Payroll offers free callback support from our payroll specialists. Just click the "Support" button at the bottom of every screen and submit your question online. A support specialist will research your question and call you back usually within 30 minutes. Callback support is available weekdays from 6AM to 6PM Pacific Time.4
Additionally, you'll have 24/7 access to our online payroll answer center, where you'll find helpful tips and answers to even your most specific payroll questions.5
A: It's simple to share your payroll data - you can give your accountant protected access to your company data so that it's easy for you to share data. No more emailing files; your accountant can access your data online anytime.
A: You can log into your Intuit Online Payroll account at http://intuitonlinepayroll.com/login. It is a good idea to bookmark this page for easy access later.
A: Once you've signed up, Intuit Online Payroll helps you get started quickly with a step-by-step guide for setting up your payroll. You'll enter your employees' wages or salaries, your company's and employees' payroll tax information, and your prior payroll data if needed.
The time it takes you to set up will depend on the number of employees you have and what benefits you offer. Our setup is designed to be quick and easy so you can start running payroll as soon as possible.
Start paying employees the same day you sign up!6 After you have completed the setup process, you can start paying employees using printed checks. If you want to pay employees with Direct Deposit, it will take a bit more time to get up and running.
A: For optimum speed and efficiency, we recommend the following system requirements:
A: The federal government requires every person or company paying wages or salaries to have an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Employers must include this ID number on all payroll-related federal forms, returns, and tax deposit coupons. To apply for an EIN, visit the IRS Web site at http://www.irs.gov for more information.
A: All you need to do is enter employees' hours, and Intuit Online Payroll will generate paychecks. Earnings, payroll taxes and deductions are instantly calculated for you. Easily pay your employees three different ways: print checks yourself, hand-write checks, or use free and convenient Direct Deposit.1
With Intuit Online Payroll, you're in control of when you pay employees. All employees do not need to be paid on the same frequency. You can set up individual employees to be paid on whatever pay frequency you wish.
A: Intuit Online Payroll comes with Direct Deposit, and there are no extra fees for using it.1 Enjoy the convenience of hassle-free paydays. You can deposit your employees' pay directly into their accounts - no matter where you are on payday. Plus, your employees don't need to run to the bank on payday. You can schedule Direct Deposit up to 45 days in advance.
Not all employees need to be on Direct Deposit. Anytime you want, you can easily set up or remove an employee from Direct Deposit. Checks can be direct deposited into up to two accounts per employee.
Plus, you can use Direct Deposit for expense reimbursements and bonus checks.
Note: we only support W-2 employees and US bank accounts at this time.
A: Yes, Intuit Online Payroll can handle both employees who are paid a salary and those who are paid on an hourly basis. Intuit Online Payroll also handles bonuses, commissions and other wage types.
Intuit Online Payroll handles overtime with ease. You can set it up to do time-and-a-half, double-time, or any custom overtime pay you'd like.
A: Not at this point. We don't yet offer the ability to track payments to contractors and create 1099 forms at year end.
A: With Intuit Online Payroll, performance may slow significantly if you have more than 100 employees or need to prepare W-2's for more than 100 employees. You can add or delete employees from Intuit Online payroll at any time, with no fees.
A: With Intuit Online Payroll, you can easily track employees' vacation time, sick time, and paid time off. Intuit Online Payroll also handles many deductions like medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plans and other retirement plans, cash advances and more. Intuit Online Payroll does not require all employees to be set up with the same deductions.
A: Intuit Online Payroll automatically fills in the latest federal and many state tax forms for you - just print, sign and mail. For state forms we do not yet support, easily use the State Tax Summary report to fill out the state form. Intuit Online Payroll also helps keep track of when tax forms are due and reminds you to file them on time.
With Intuit Online Payroll, federal and state payroll taxes are instantly calculated. Conveniently pay federal and select state taxes electronically with E-Pay.2
Plus, receive helpful email reminders so your taxes and forms are always on time.
A: Intuit Online Payroll supports federal payroll tax forms W-2, W-3, 940/Schedule A, 941/Schedule B, and 944/945a.
A: The following state tax forms are supported, and more are regularly added: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Nevada, and Wisconsin. For state forms we do not yet support, you can easily use the State Tax Summary report to fill out the state form. For the latest list of currently supported states, see http://www.payroll.com/support/online/main.
A: Yes. With Intuit Online Payroll you can electronically pay federal and select state taxes.2 Some agencies require you to enroll before you start using E-Pay. Our E-Pay setup wizard will walk you through the necessary steps. For the latest list of currently supported states, please visit http://www.payroll.com/support/online/main.
A: Yes. Your payroll data can be easily exported into QuickBooks financial software so you can have all of your financial information and payroll data in one place.
A: With Intuit Online Payroll, your payroll data is protected. Intuit is the trusted small business payroll leader with over 1 million customers.
A: Intuit Online Payroll was created to offer small businesses an easy and convenient way to manage payroll online for an affordable price. For only $9.95 per month, Intuit Online Payroll lets you easily manage your payroll online. There are no hidden fees or contracts to sign.
Please note that one subscription equals one company (one EIN). You can purchase additional subscriptions on our Website or by calling one of our business consultants.
A: Yes. When you sign up for Intuit Online Payroll, you will get the first three months free!* If you are unhappy, you can cancel at anytime.