Enhanced vs. Assisted Payroll

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Enhanced Payroll

~~$450/yr~~

30% off for 12 Months

$31⁵⁰/mo / $315⁰⁰/yr

Enhanced payroll features

Easily pay W-2 employees and 1099 contractors
Free direct deposit
Automatic tax calculations
Electronically pay and file taxes, including W-2’s at year-end1
Print W-2’s & forms for employees
Free support from payroll experts

Frequently asked questions

Requirements

What do I need to be able to use Enhanced Payroll?
You’ll need Internet access so Payroll Enhanced can automatically download the latest payroll tax rates.

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 from the IRS.

If you want to use Enhanced Payroll with QuickBooks Desktop, you will need QuickBooks Pro or Premier 2017 or newer.

Can I switch to Enhanced Payroll mid-year?
Yes. You can switch any time of the year.
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.

If you’ve already paid employees this year, you’ll need to enter your year-to-date payroll history, so our calculations are correct.

Paying Employees

Does Enhanced Payroll handle both hourly and salaried employees?
Yes.

What about bonuses, commissions, and overtime?
Enhanced Payroll handles all of these, plus many other wage types.

Can I pay independent contractors?
Yes. Enhanced Payroll allows you to pay contractors by direct deposit and E-File 1099s. Additional fees may apply.

How do I pay my employees?
Just enter employees’ hours and Enhanced Payroll will calculate paychecks, subtracting payroll taxes and deductions.

Then use our convenient direct deposit or print paychecks instantly.

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.

Pay Stubs

Direct Deposit

Can I pay employees using direct deposit?
You can deposit pay into U.S. bank accounts with Intuit’s direct deposit. You can also deposit pay to Intuit Turbo 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 PT two business banking days before the paycheck date. You can deposit paychecks into up to two different accounts per employee.

How much does direct deposit cost?
Direct deposit is free for W-2 employees with your subscription to Enhanced Payroll. However, there is an additional cost for 1099 contractors.

Payroll Taxes

Which federal and state payroll tax forms are included?
Enhanced Payroll completes these federal payroll tax forms for you: W-2, W-3, 940/Schedule A, 941/Schedule B, 944, 945a, 943/943a, 1099-MISC, and 1096.

Enhanced Payroll includes many state forms. For state forms not yet supported, we provide a State Tax Summary report with all the payroll data you need.

How does Enhanced Payroll help me with payroll taxes?
Enhanced Payroll calculates your federal and state payroll taxes, and keeps track of when tax payments are due. It completes the latest federal and most state tax forms for you – just print, sign, and mail. You can also file and pay your payroll taxes electronically with e-file and Pay.

Want to spend even less time on payroll tax filings? Choose Assisted Payroll and our payroll experts will handle all your payroll tax requirements. It’s guaranteed accurate and on time.

Benefits and deductions

Which benefits and deductions does Enhanced Payroll handle?

Enhanced 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.

Does it track workers’ compensation?

Yes. Enhanced Payroll helps you apply the right workers’ compensation codes, so you can generate detailed reports of exactly how much you owe. You can also use our pay-as-you-go workers’ compensation service to automatically pay exactly what you owe each pay day. (Extra fees apply.)

Security

Which benefits and deductions does Enhanced Payroll handle?
Enhanced 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.

Does it track workers’ compensation?
Yes. Enhanced Payroll helps you apply the right workers’ compensation codes, so you can generate detailed reports of exactly how much you owe. You can also use our pay-as-you-go workers’ compensation service to automatically pay exactly what you owe each pay day. (Extra fees apply.)

Assisted Payroll

~~$109/mo~~

20% off in perpetuity, *set up fee waived

$87²⁰/mo

Assisted payroll features

Guided payroll setup – Our payroll experts will help you get set up and answer any questions you might have.
Pick paycheck preferences – Choose free direct deposit, printed checks, or both—whatever you prefer.
Start running payroll – Sign into QuickBooks and enter the hours your employees worked. When you’re done, run payroll.
We handle taxes – Don’t sweat quarter and year-end filings, we take care of all the tax stuff for you.

Why you’ll love Assisted Payroll for QuickBooks Desktop

Less than the cost of outsourcing

Get the benefits of full service payroll at a lower cost.

Free live U.S.-based support

Our payroll experts can guide you step-by-step through the payroll setup and answer any questions you have along the way.

Includes advanced features for payroll

Get detailed reporting, online new employee self setup, and integrated time tracking through TSheets by Quickbooks.

Error-free guarantee

We’ll file your tax forms and payments, resolve filing errors, and pay any penalty fees.

Free direct deposit

Pay employees directly to their bank account or a Turbo℠ Pay Prepaid Visa® Card.

Workforce employee portal

Secure and easy online access for employees to view pay stubs and W-2’s.

Testimonials

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