Pros
- Strong QuickBooks accounting integration
- Can reduce duplicate entry
- Full-service payroll tax handling
- Employee and contractor features
- Useful workforce and time options on higher packages
Cons
- Promotions and bundles can obscure normal cost
- Best fit depends on existing QuickBooks usage
- Feature availability varies by package
Best for
Small businesses whose books already live in QuickBooks Online.
QuickBooks Payroll?s advantage is proximity to accounting. When payroll and accounting share the Intuit environment, wage expenses, payroll liabilities, tax payments, contractor records, time, and job costs can move with less duplicate entry and fewer reconciliation headaches.
Full-service payroll calculates, files, and pays payroll taxes, with available features such as automatic payroll for eligible salaried employees, employee access, 1099 filing, garnishment calculations, reports, benefits access, and support.