Some of Intuit QuickBooks Payroll Costs and Benefits of Switching from Other Providers

Posted by Maureen Lara on 19th Dec 2018

If you are using QuickBooks, desktop or online versions, while having payroll services such as Paychex and ADP, now is the time to switch payroll companies. Here are some of the costs and benefits of our payroll options:

QuickBooks Online Payroll Full Service

Top Benefits and Features:

  • Instant paychecks or use free direct deposit
  • Built–in payroll calculator for instant tax calculations
  • Free support from payroll experts
  • Email reminders
  • Run payroll online or on your mobile phone (iPhone and Android)
  • Federal and state payroll tax forms completed for you
  • Electronically file and pay taxes
  • Ability to print year-end W-2s

MSRP: $80/month + the cost of QBO + $12 multi-state fee

Introductory price: 50% off for 6 months ($40.00/month + QBO), + $4 per employee/month for up to 10 employees and $2.50 per employee/month for the 11th employee and beyond, + $12 multi-state fee

Renewal price: $80/month + the cost of QBO + $12 multi-state fee

Enhanced Desktop Payroll

Top Benefits and Features:

  • Payroll is accessed and used within your QuickBooks desktop software
  • Pay employees and file taxes in 3 easy steps
  • Use free direct deposit for employees
  • Free support from payroll experts
  • Works within QuickBooks Desktop – no double entry
  • Full cycle payroll is done by yourself, i.e. for filing taxes and forms

MSRP: $45/month or $450/year

Introductory price: 30% off for 12 months ($31.50/month or $315/year) – base cost is FREE WITH QuickBooks Enterprise Gold and Platinum licenses, + $4 per employee/month

Renewal price: $45/month or $450/year

Full Service Desktop Payroll

Top Benefits and Features:

  • Payroll is accessed and used within your QuickBooks desktop software
  • Paychecks in 3 easy steps
  • No tax penalties guaranteed
  • Everything’s in your QuickBooks
  • Less than the cost of outsourcing
  • Free live U.S. – based support
  • Includes advanced features for payroll
  • Employee portal
  • Free direct deposit
  • W-2’s done for you
  • Most payroll services are done by Intuit for your convenience and minimizing costs, i.e. for filing taxes and forms, you will need to send W2’s yourself.

MSRP: $109/month + $12 multi-state fee

Introductory price: 40% off for 12 months ($65.40/month), +$4 per employee/month, + $12 multi-state fee

Renewal price: $109/month + $12 multi-state fee

Assisted Desktop Payroll

Top Benefits and Features:

  • Payroll is accessed and used within your QuickBooks desktop software
  • Paychecks in 3 easy steps
  • No tax penalties guaranteed
  • Everything’s in your QuickBooks
  • Less than the cost of outsourcing
  • Free live U.S. – based support
  • Includes advanced features for payroll
  • Employee portal
  • Free direct deposit
  • W-2’s done for you
  • Full cycle payroll is done by Intuit for your convenience and minimizing costs, i.e. for filing taxes and forms
  • This is the most robust, all inclusive, best value you get and most recommended by Intuit, accounting and tax professionals to maximize efficiency and minimize overall costs

MSRP: $109/month + $12 multi-state fee

Introductory price: 20% off in perpetuity ($87.20/month PLUS $49 set up fee), + $2 per employee/month, + $12 multi-state fee

Renewal price: $87.20/month, + $12 multi-state fee

Desktop System Requirements:

  • Internet access
  • Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
  • Supported Version of QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier or Enterprise Solutions (all sold separately) updated to the most current maintenance release. We recommend Enterprise Solutions.

CALL US AT (800) 477-5363 to make your purchase today!